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kick in

UK
/kɪk ɪn/
US
/kɪk ɪn/

Translations

kick inverb
kicked in
Past Simple
kicked in
Past Participle
kicking in
Gerund
UK
/kɪk ɪn/
US
/kɪk ɪn/
вступать в силу
The new law will kick in next month.
Новый закон вступит в силу в следующем месяце.
начинать действовать
The painkillers will kick in after about 20 minutes.
Обезболивающие начнут действовать через примерно 20 минут.
Synonyms
activate
start
engage
commence
initiate

Definitions

kick inverb
To begin to take effect or become active.
The medication will kick in after about 30 minutes.
To contribute or donate money or resources.
Everyone in the office decided to kick in a few dollars for the retirement gift.
To break open or forcefully enter by kicking.
The firefighters had to kick in the door to rescue the trapped family.
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