verb
- starting a motorcycle engine by pushing down on a lever with one’s foot
- causing something to start or begin working again, especially quickly or forcefully
Usage: often used figuratively
Examples
- He was kickstarting his old motorcycle in the garage.
- The mechanic showed me how to kickstart the bike properly.
- The new funding is kickstarting the research project.
- They’re kickstarting their career with this internship.
- The government is kickstarting the economy with new policies.
- She’s kickstarting her fitness routine after the holidays.