ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ noun5 •The act of igniting. •A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine. •Receptacle for a key used to start the engine in a vehicle.Put the key in the ignition and turn in right. •The initiation of combustion. •The phenomenon of a thermonuclear fusion reaction becoming self-sustaining and no longer requiring external heating. formsignitions