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KICK IN

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Kick In.

Kick In - as a verb

Enter a particular state

Example: "Laziness set in"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set in

Contribute to some cause

Example: "I gave at the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chip incontribute14give8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Open violently

Example: "Kick in the doors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick down

Example Sentences

"I waited for the effects of the medication to kick in."
"It took a while for my adrenaline to really kick in during the race."
"I just need a strong coffee to kick in and wake me up."
"The painkillers will kick in soon and ease the discomfort."
"The heater takes some time to kick in and start warming the room."
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