kick in
verb
kicked in; kicking in; kicks in
1
: to begin operating or having an effect : get started
waiting for the heater to kick in
2
: to make a contribution
3
slang
: die
Examples of kick in in a Sentence
if everyone in the department kicks in, we can give him an especially nice present for his retirement
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
Recent Examples on the Web
But at top volumes, the DSP kicks in and really thins out the lows.
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The electrified system is expected to kick in an additional 146 hp and 221 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Some of those plans are aimed at more frequent trolley runs and improved security, along with a new bus line from San Ysidro, and were scheduled to kick in next month.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
There are currently 50 black bears and cubs living in the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, and once spring kicks in, their hibernation season ends so expect to see them in their we-woke-up-like-this best: eager to be both in the wild and likely hungry.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2024
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The electrified system is expected to kick in an additional 146 hp and 221 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Some of those plans are aimed at more frequent trolley runs and improved security, along with a new bus line from San Ysidro, and were scheduled to kick in next month.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
There are currently 50 black bears and cubs living in the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, and once spring kicks in, their hibernation season ends so expect to see them in their we-woke-up-like-this best: eager to be both in the wild and likely hungry.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2024
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“Kick in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20in. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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