Meaning Of The Word Kick-start

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What's The Definition Of Kick-start?

kick-start
verb: To kick-start a process that has stopped working or progressing is to take a course of action that will quickly start it going again.

kick-start in American English
to start (a motor, motorcycle, etc.) by means of a lever attached to a pedal that one pushes sharply downward with the foot
transitive verb: to start by means of a kick starter

kick-start in British English
to start (a motorcycle engine) by means of a pedal that is kicked downwards
noun: an action or event resulting in the reactivation of something

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