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kick start

/ˈkɪk stɑːrt/

Tradução: Iniciar algo com grande energia ou força, frequentemente usado de forma metafórica para indicar o começo de um processo ou projeto com um impulso poderoso. Originalmente refere-se a dar partida em um motor de motocicleta pisando na alavanca.

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/ˈkɪk stɑːrt/B2informal
  • ptIniciar algo com grande energia ou força, frequentemente usado de forma metafórica para indicar o começo de um processo ou projeto com um impulso poderoso. Originalmente refere-se a dar partida em um motor de motocicleta pisando na alavanca.

To start something with great energy or force, often used metaphorically to mean initiating a process or project with a strong push. Originally refers to starting a motorcycle engine by kicking a lever.

  1. B1formal

    To start a motorcycle engine by pushing down on a lever with your foot.

    ptDar partida com o pé

    • He had to kick start his old motorcycle this morning.
    • The mechanic showed me how to kick start the bike.
    • She struggled to kick start the engine in the cold weather.
  2. Initiate or energizeB2informal

    To begin or cause something to start quickly, often with a burst of energy or effort.

    ptImpulsionar

    • The government plans to kick start the economy with new investments.
    • We need a new idea to kick start the project.
    • Her speech helped kick start the fundraising campaign.