2 posts tagged with "Attack" | English Vocabulary

Phrasal Verb - Kicking in (phrasal verb)

March 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Kicking in (phrasal verb)

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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.

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.

March 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb leaping at

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To suddenly and aggressively approach or attack someone or something, often unexpectedly and without warning.

No.	Example
1	He leaped at John in anger when he heard the insulting comment.
2	The burglar was startled when the homeowner leaped at him from behind.
3	She leaped at the opportunity to promote her business at the conference.
4	The crowd leaped at the rock star as he entered the stage.
5	The dog leaped at the mailman, barking and growling.
6	He leaped at the chance to prove himself to his team.
7	The children leaped at the shadows, frightened by the darkness.
8	The sales representative leaped at the prospect of closing a big deal.
9	The hiker leaped at the sudden sound, fearing it was a bear.
10	The team leaped at the challenge, determined to win the game.