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kick in
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Princeton's WordNet
set in, kick inverb
enter a particular state
"Laziness set in"; "After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in"
contribute, give, chip in, kick inverb
contribute to some cause
"I gave at the office"
kick in, kick downverb
open violently
"kick in the doors"
Wiktionary
kick inverb
To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
kick inverb
To start or connect suddenly.
kick inverb
To contribute, especially to a collection of money.
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kick in
"Kick in" is a phrasal verb that generally refers to the moment when something starts to take effect or function. This term is commonly used in relation to medicines, substances, or machinery beginning to work. It may also refer to contributing a share or making a contribution, usually money, towards something. The specific application can vary depending on the context.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kick in in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kick in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of kick in in a Sentence
Leading up to the Easter holiday and being about the message of the cross we're going to see a little kick in the coming weeks as we head towards Palm Sunday.
We’d have liked it to open a little bit stronger, but we think that word-of-mouth is going to start to kick in, do You Believe?
The hours between mid-afternoon and dinnertime are when cravings kick in hard.
All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. . . . You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
It was nice to make a couple of birdies coming in, granted missed a little kick-in on 14, i thought I might give Tiger Woods a chance at the 10-under mark starting the turn. Evidently I would have had to shoot 24 on the back nine to have a chance.
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