kick-start
Because it is a word with a single syllable, kick-start is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofkick-start
- A metal bar on a motorcycle used to start its engine.
- An act of starting a motorcycle by quickly depressing the kick start with one's foot.
Example: "The motorcycle requires a kick start."
- A fast or strong start; help with starting or beginning well.
Example: "As a kick start for the group, let's write up some ideas."
- An impetus that starts or restarts some process.
- To start a motorcycle.
Example: "He kick started the motorcycle and took off."
- To start or begin strongly or quickly.
Example: "Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast."
- To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).
Synonyms: "jump-start", reinvigorate, revitalize
Example: "To kick start the economy with a large construction project."
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