English-Turkish translations for kick in

Definition of kick in

• To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards
• To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way
• To contribute, especially to a collection of money

Examples

• Upon hearing residents in the burning house, the passerby kicked in the front door and yelled to those inside.
• You have to push the switch hard to get the heater to kick in.
• I took my medication an hour ago, and it hasnt kicked in yet.
• For the year-end party, were asking each employee to kick in twenty dollars.
• This is a worthy charity, so everyone should kick in.

Related words

• kick-off meeting
• kick into touch
• kick into play
• kick in the pants
• kick against the pricks
• indirect free kick
• spin kick
• kick up a shindy
• flying kick