kick-start

kick-start (kkstärt)

tr.v. kick-start·ed, kick-start·ing, kick-starts

1. To start by using a kick starter: He kick-started the motorcycle and took off.

2. Informal To start or reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process): kick-start the economy with a large construction project.

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kick-start

Noun

1. Also: (kick-starter) a pedal on a motorcycle that is kicked downwards to start the engine

2. an action or event that reactivates something

Verb

1. to start (a motorcycle) with a kick-start

2. to do something bold or drastic in order to begin or improve the performance of something: to kick-start the economy

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

kick-start - start (a motorcycle) by means of a kick starter start up, start - get going or set in motion; "We simply could not start the engine"; "start up the computer"

Translations

kick-start [ˈkɪkstɑːt] n (also: kick-starter) → (pedal m de) arranque m

kick-start [ˈkɪkstɑːt] n (also: kick-starter) → lanceur m au pied

kick-start [ˈkɪkstɑːt] n (also: kick-starter) → pedale m d'avviamento