kick-start

verb

ˈkik-ˌstärt 

kick-started; kick-starting; kick-starts

transitive verb

1

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

2

: jump-start sense 2

kick start noun

Examples of kick-start in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off. —Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025

His colorful photos have also been known to kick-start entire decorating schemes. —Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

As a teenager in the city, Ms. Ventura met Ryan Leslie, an up-and-coming singer, producer and songwriter who would kick-start her recording career. —Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025

In those Finals, Green missed Game 5 due to a suspension from technical fouls, which kick-started Cleveland's comeback from being down 3-1 in the series. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for kick-start

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart