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to start to have an effect
The medicine took some time to kick in.
The new rules kicked in last year.
to give something, especially money
Sweden has kicked in about $10 million a year since 1993.
to hurt someone badly by kicking them
The hoodlums kicked Jones's teeth in before making off with his money.
to break a door by kicking it
When the police came, they had to kick the door in to get into the flat.
