Phrasal Verb - Kicking in (phrasal verb)
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.Definition
- To start functioning or becoming effective, usually suddenly and forcefully. 2. To help someone or something get started, especially by providing a needed amount of money or effort. 3. To attack or assault someone, often unexpectedly.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The alarm system finally kicks in when the house is empty. |
| 2 | The new software will kick in on Monday. |
| 3 | The electricity often kicks in after a power outage. |
| 4 | The police are looking for suspects who kicked in the door of a bank. |
| 5 | My car won't start, can you give it a kick to get it going? |
| 6 | The new employee will be given a week to get up to speed before the project kicks off. |
| 7 | The rental property requires a security deposit to kick in the lease agreement. |
| 8 | The mob kicked in the doors of the store during the riot. |
| 9 | I need a loan to kick in my business plan. |
| 10 | The rescue team kicked in the door of the burning building. |