Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To start by using a kick starter.
- transitive verb Informal To start or reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).
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- noun Alternative spelling of
kick start . - verb Alternative spelling of
kick start .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb start (a motorcycle) by means of a kick starter
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Examples
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Imagine: a fragrance that can potentially kick-start a kaleidoscope of smooth, comfortable, turbulence-free, and even sensual memories—all reflecting the Singapore Airlines brand.
Brand Sense Martin Lindstrom 2005
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Imagine: a fragrance that can potentially kick-start a kaleidoscope of smooth, comfortable, turbulence-free, and even sensual memories—all reflecting the Singapore Airlines brand.
Brand Sense Martin Lindstrom 2005
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When I helped to start the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1973, we were doing something new: giving seed money to help women kick-start organizations to help other women.
Marlo Thomas: Who Will Carry The Torch For A New Generation Of Girls? Marlo Thomas 2011
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This would have the dual effects of powerful educational inspiration and helping kick-start some innovative and potentially extremely useful parts of the space industry.
Today's Video: Inspire Me! Weightless Flights of Discovery - NASA Watch 2009
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When I helped to start the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1973, we were doing something new: giving seed money to help women kick-start organizations to help other women.
Marlo Thomas: Who Will Carry The Torch For A New Generation Of Girls? Marlo Thomas 2011
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Because they would be getting better jobs, they'd be paying more taxes, starting businesses and creating jobs, all of which would infuse a much-needed kick-start to the economy and help drive down the national debt, Duncan said.
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All it took for Sevilla to kick-start their season was to ditch the mother-in-law, reports Sid Lowe.
Another humiliating defeat Sean Ingle 2010
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On Purpose is a leadership programme that helps high-calibre professionals kick-start a career in social enterprise; it combines paid work experience with intensive training and support.
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Sven-Goran Eriksson is all set to kick-start his Foxes revolution by signing Jason Roberts from Blackburn reserves.
Football transfer rumours: Glen Johnson to Juventus? Barney Ronay 2010
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The real issue is a chronic lack of confidence by financial actors in one another and their governments' ability to kick-start economic growth.
Why This Crisis Differs From the 2008 Version Francesco Guerrera 2011
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