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What does kick in mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word kick in? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way.
  3. (transitive and intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute, especially to a collection of money.
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I give it a hefty kick in my utter frustration at not being able to unlock it.
The final kick in the final second of a heart-stopping afternoon saw Melrose pip Peebles to the post.
Here in Southern California we're accustomed to summer westerlies and northwesterlies that kick in about noon and may work up to about 20 knots.
Your endorphins don't really kick in until you've been exercising aerobically for 30 minutes.
The referee didn't call a goal kick for the Stingrays, but instead called a corner kick in favor of Riverside.
Your balancing reflexes can't kick in unless your leg muscles are strong enough and your joints flexible enough to respond.

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