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Start (someone's) engines

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Translation of "start (someone's) engines" into Russian

start (someone's) engines
запустить (чей-то) двигатель
The race car drivers were ready to start their engines.
Гонщики были готовы запустить свои двигатели.

Definitions

To prepare to begin an activity or event, often with energy or excitement; originally derived from auto racing where drivers are told to start their car engines before a race.