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   Kick-start

   /ˈkikˌstärt/

   

   verb

   • 1. start (an engine on a motorcycle) with a downward thrust of a pedal: "he kick-started the motor and zoomed up the hill"
   • ▪ provide the initial impetus to: "they need to kick-start the economy"

   noun

   • 1. a device to start an engine by the downward thrust of a pedal, as in older motorcycles.
   • ▪ an act of starting an engine by the downward thrust of a pedal.
   • ▪ an impetus given to get a process or thing started or restarted: "new investment will provide the kick-start needed to escape from recession"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKICK-STARTING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to make something start to happen or start to develop more quickly: Taxes were drastically cut in an attempt to kick-start the economy. Many young writers can thank the magazine for helping to kickstart their careers. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKICK-STARTED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make something start to happen or start to develop more quickly: Taxes were drastically cut in an attempt to kick-start the economy. Many young writers can thank the magazine for helping to kickstart their careers. More examples. Billions in aid helped kickstart the economy.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishkick-start noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   a quick start that you give to something by taking some action. Definition of kick-start noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › kick-startsKICK-START Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Kick-start definition: to start by means of a kick starter. See examples of KICK-START used in a sentence.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › kickstartKickstart - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'kickstart' To initiate, activate, or give a powerful boost to something that has been stagnant, slow-moving, or in need of a jumpstart. "The early morning coffee was just what he needed to kickstart his day." Detailed Meaning of 'kickstart'

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › kickstartkickstart - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to start (a motorcycle engine) by means of a pedal that is kicked downwards. informal to make (something) active, functional, or productive again. n. an action or event resulting in the reactivation of something. ˈkick-ˌstarter n. Forum discussions with the word (s) "kickstart" in the title: Kickstart, previously/in former time called Appro...

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › kick_startkick start - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 21, 2023 · ( transitive, figurative) To start or begin strongly or quickly. To kick start your learning, let's summarize the basics. Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast. ( transitive, figurative) To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).