Definitions
1.VerbTo kick; to collapse or break by kicking.
To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards."Upon hearing residents in the burning house, the passerby kicked in the front door and yelled to those inside.; You touch me again, I swear I’ll kick your teeth in."
2.VerbTo kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards."Upon hearing residents in the burning house, the passerby kicked in the front door and yelled to those inside.; You touch me again, I swear I’ll kick your teeth in."
3.VerbTo kick or strike (a person); to beat up.
4.VerbTo begin, contribute or join in on.
To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way; to begin functioning."You have to push the switch hard to get the heater to kick in.; I took my medication an hour ago, and it hasn't kicked in yet.; You should kick in on the work.; The rhythm section will kick in after that point.; For the year-end party, we're asking each employee to kick in twenty dollars.; This is a worthy charity, so everyone should kick in."
5.VerbTo start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way; to begin functioning."You have to push the switch hard to get the heater to kick in.; I took my medication an hour ago, and it hasn't kicked in yet."
6.VerbTo join or begin."You should kick in on the work.; The rhythm section will kick in after that point."
7.VerbTo contribute, especially to a collection of money; to hand over."For the year-end party, we're asking each employee to kick in twenty dollars.; This is a worthy charity, so everyone should kick in."
8.VerbTo die; to give up on something."The business is going to kick in most likely."