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Definition kick-start in British English

kick-start verb

[transitive] verb
1

to start a motorcycle by pressing your foot down on a pedal

Synonyms and related words
backpedal bicycle clips bike
2

to make something improve or become more active after it has stopped or slowed down

Example

The government hopes to kick-start the economy by dropping interest rates.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
Definition kick-start in British English