Definitions for kick in
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Princeton's WordNet
set in, kick in(verb)
enter a particular state
"Laziness set in"; "After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in"
contribute, give, chip in, kick in(verb)
contribute to some cause
"I gave at the office"
kick in, kick down(verb)
open violently
"kick in the doors"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
kick in(verb)ˈɪk
to start to have an effect
The painkillers haven't kicked in yet.
Wiktionary
kick in(Verb)
To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
kick in(Verb)
To start or connect suddenly.
kick in(Verb)
To contribute, especially to a collection of money.
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