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
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Vega said the effects of the altitude kicked in for almost every member of the team.
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Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In fact, she was also seen wearing these kicks in New York back in May, pairing the sneakers her aforementioned Hammitt hobo bag with gunmetal grommets.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2025
Because at some point, your conscience has to kick in.
—ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
Also, the merino wool blend is naturally insulating and stays warm even before the heat kicks in, while also solidly wicking away moisture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In fact, she was also seen wearing these kicks in New York back in May, pairing the sneakers her aforementioned Hammitt hobo bag with gunmetal grommets.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2025
Because at some point, your conscience has to kick in.
—ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
Also, the merino wool blend is naturally insulating and stays warm even before the heat kicks in, while also solidly wicking away moisture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kick in
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“Kick in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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