1. to start (a motorcycle or similar vehicle) by pushing down on a lever with one’s foot
2. to cause something to start or begin more quickly or effectively
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• He kickstarts his old motorcycle every morning.
• The mechanic showed me how to kickstart the dirt bike.
• The new funding kickstarts the research project.
• A good breakfast kickstarts your metabolism.
• The advertising campaign kickstarts sales for the holiday season.
• She kickstarts her day with a cup of coffee and exercise.