Kick Start (TV series)
WordNet

noun


(1)   A starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
WiktionaryText

Noun



  1. The metal bar on motorcycle that is used to start its engine.
  2. The act of starting a motorcycle by quickly depressing the kick start with one's foot.
    The motorcycle requires a kick start.
  3. A fast or strong start; help with starting or beginning well.
    As a kick start for the group, let's write up some ideas.
  4. An impetus that starts or restarts some process.

Verb



  1. To start a motorcycle
  2. To start or begin strongly or quickly.
    To kick start your learning, let's summarize the basics.

Usage notes


Noun senses 3 and 4, and verb sense 2, are considered incorrect in some circles; in all probability, the use of kick start to mean "revitalize" or "provide impetus" was derived from the metaphorical use of jump start in that sense.
 
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