To make a donation or contribution in support of a cause
“I was happy to kick in a small donation, knowing that so many others were doing the same.”
To start or commence, especially a process, law, etc.
“Wall Street is bracing for the Dodd-Frank rules to kick in.”
To take effect, or to have the desired or expected effect
“It would take about ten minutes for the caffeine to kick in, so he paced around his bedsit to fight off sleep until the tablets started working.”
To kick or strike so as to cause an object struck to collapse or fall inwards
“The unicorn Stella was using her back hooves to try and kick in the door. Over and over the unicorn bucked at the door.”
To die or cease living
“When it's over, I'll kick in and die proper, an' take a nice sleep and a long one.”
To cover an expense
To enter or make an appearance
To break something by forcing it inwards or piercing it roughly
To make a way through, or into, with physical strength
To assault, attack, or batter someone, inflicting physical harm or violence upon them
To force open
To help or contribute in an activity
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