engaging the clutch; clutch engagement
Wasei-eigo term used primarily in motorcycle contexts for the action of smoothly engaging the clutch, often when starting from a stop or shifting.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from clutch meet
When starting off, it's important to engage the clutch smoothly.
If the clutch engagement timing is too early, the engine stalls.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Wasei-eigo from English 'clutch' and 'meet', referring to the meeting or engagement of the clutch plates.