kick-start

Or �쾱��·��ٲ��

[kik-stahrt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to start by means of a kick starter.
to kick-start a motorcycle.

kick-start

/ ˈ��ɪ��ˌ��ɑː�� /

verb

to start (a motorcycle engine) by means of a pedal that is kicked downwards
informal��to make (something) active, functional, or productive again

noun

an action or event resulting in the reactivation of something

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Other Word Forms

ˈ�쾱��-ˌ��ٲ��ٱ�� noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kick-start¹

First recorded in 1910–15

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Their 1996 Premiership win came at the end of a dynasty era and fans will hope finally ending the long wait for another title will kick-start another long period of success.

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"Even before the final in 1990, the gaffer used to say 'winning a trophy will give you a kick-start'," said Pallister.

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Substitute Rodrygo kick-started an incredible turnaround, putting two efforts past Ederson in as many minutes right at the end of normal time.

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"Making sure she gets the right start for the day - cereal, a nice sandwich, some fruit - it can really kick-start a good day for her."

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I feel like the way to kick-start investment back into US manufacturing is exactly this.

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kickstand kick starter

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