kick in
verb
kicked in; kicking in; kicks in
1
: to begin operating or having an effect : get started
waiting for the heater to kick in
2
: to make a contribution
3
slang
: die
Examples of kick in in a Sentence
if everyone in the department kicks in, we can give him an especially nice present for his retirement
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
Recent Examples on the Web
Even with tables and chairs taking over the floor, though, there may not actually be much less dancing going on, thanks to a cast of about a dozen that is frequently executing some leggy high kicks in the aisles.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 16 June 2024
If there are shortages, then eventually production kicks in and makes more stuff and prices kind of equalize.
—Abc News, ABC News, 15 June 2024
Parker said studying the project is federally mandated, so highway officials are hoping that the feds will kick in some money on the project.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 14 June 2024
So, Lee’s feet will barely be on the ground at Charlotte Douglas International Airport before the Hornets are finishing off their final preparations for the first round of the NBA Draft on June 26, but the adrenaline should kick in and push him through his initial days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 16 June 2024
If there are shortages, then eventually production kicks in and makes more stuff and prices kind of equalize.
—Abc News, ABC News, 15 June 2024
Parker said studying the project is federally mandated, so highway officials are hoping that the feds will kick in some money on the project.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 14 June 2024
So, Lee’s feet will barely be on the ground at Charlotte Douglas International Airport before the Hornets are finishing off their final preparations for the first round of the NBA Draft on June 26, but the adrenaline should kick in and push him through his initial days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
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“Kick in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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