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Meaning of kick-starting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

kick-starting

verb

Definitions

  1. To start a motorcycle.

    Example: He kick started the motorcycle and took off.

  2. To start or begin strongly or quickly.

    Example: Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast.

  3. To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).

    Example: To kick start the economy with a large construction project.

    Synonyms:jump-startreinvigoraterevitalize