Meaning of kick in in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    kick in

    Definitions

    1. enter a particular state

    Examples

    • « Laziness set in »
    • « After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in »
  2. 2. contribute to some cause

    Examples

    • « I gave at the office »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. open violently

    Examples

    • « kick in the doors »

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