kick-start

American  

[kik-stahrt] / ˈkɪkˌstɑrt /

Or kickstart

verb (used with object)

1. to start by means of a kick starter.

   to kick-start a motorcycle.

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kick-start British  

/ ˈkɪkˌstɑːt /

verb

1. to start (a motorcycle engine) by means of a pedal that is kicked downwards

2. informal to make (something) active, functional, or productive again

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noun

1. an action or event resulting in the reactivation of something

Other Word Forms

• kick-starter noun

Etymology

Origin of kick-start

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

In December, CEO Elon Musk confirmed External link that SpaceX would seek to raise money through an initial public offering, likely the largest ever, to kick-start the rocket company’s AI ambitions.

From Barron's

When he kick-started the bedlam with a goal of balletic brilliance, McTominay entered the history books.

From BBC

The situation has led Li to seek higher efficiency, hoping new models will kick-start sales.

From Barron's

Earlier last year, the government agreed to a stimulus package of up to around $1 trillion for investments in defense and infrastructure, seeking to kick-start the German economy after years of stagnation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Newcastle are simply running out of fixtures to finally kick-start their Premier League season once and for all.

From BBC