KICK IN


Meaning of KICK IN in English

1.

If something kicks in, it begins to take effect.

As discounts kicked in, bookings for immediate travel rose by 15%...

PHRASAL VERB: V P

2.

If someone kicks in a particular amount of money, they provide that amount of money to help pay for something. (AM)

Kansas City area churches kicked in $35,000 to support the event...

= contribute

PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron)

see also kick down

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