impulse

[US]/ˈɪmpʌls/
[UK]/ˈɪmpʌls/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sudden urge; pulse; stimulation; driving force; nerve impulse
vt. push

Phrases & Collocations

act on impulse

impulse buying

impulse control

impulse response

on impulse

impulse noise

impulse voltage

impulse response function

specific impulse

nerve impulse

impulse test

impulse force

impulse turbine

impulse function

Example Sentences

on the impulse of the moment

an impulse shopper; impulse buying.

an irresistible impulse to sneeze.

give an impulse to trade

crank shaft impulse neutralizer

he was a man of impulse, not premeditation.

A sudden impulse of anger arose in him.

conduction of impulses to the brain

nicked an impulse to flee.

He felt an irresistible impulse to rush into the room.

The plan will give an impulse to industrial expansion.

had an impulse to run away; an impulse of regret that made me hesitate; bought a hat on impulse.

not all the sexual impulses can be gratified.

I had an almost irresistible impulse to giggle.

an added impulse to this process of renewal.

now, my first impulse was to run away.

check an impulse to laugh.See Synonyms at restrain

Real-world Examples

My best advice is to resist this impulse.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

I don't know. He was cute, and he liked me. It was an impulse.

Source: Friends Season 9

Well, maybe the dream is telling you to follow that impulse.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

Uhhh, It was an impulse buy, near the register.

Source: Friends Season 2

It was not a decision, it was an impulse.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

They managed to overcome and control any impulses they have.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

Sometimes positive and negative impulses co-existed.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They have unpredictable mood swings, and trouble controlling their impulses.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

So it really stops electrical impulses.

Source: Connection Magazine

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