kick-start

verb

kick-started; kick-starting; kick-starts

transitive verb

1
: to start (something, such as a motorcycle) by means of a kick-starter
2
kick start noun

Examples of kick-start in a Sentence

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Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwiches Frozen hash brown patties become the bun in this filling bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich that will kick-start game days. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 Some kick-start the celebration of American independence a little early, and some involve multiple days of fun in the sun. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025 That kick-started many ophthalmology appointments and MRI scans, with doctors even suspecting that Cohen could have a brain tumor. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Swedish clothing giant H&M on Thursday pointed to an uptick in demand to kick-start the summer season, sending shares higher. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for kick-start

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick-start was in 1928

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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick-start. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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