propulsion

BrE /prəˈpʌlʃn/ AmE /prəˈpʌlʃn/

noun en → es

1 MECHANICAL FORCE [singular] B2

the force that moves a vehicle or machine forward, especially an aircraft or spacecraft

propulsión, empuje mecánico

  • a form of propulsion

Collocations jet propulsion · rocket propulsion

  • The plane's propulsion system failed.

    El sistema de propulsión del avión falló.

2 PUSH [singular] C1

the act of pushing something forward or upward, especially in a sporting context

empuje, impulso

  • a propulsion

Collocations propulsion of the ball · player's propulsion

  • The player's propulsion gave him an advantage.

    El impulso del jugador le dio una ventaja.