I. ˈkick-start 1 BrE AmE verb [transitive]
1 . to do something to help a process or activity start or develop more quickly:
He urged further interest rate cuts in a bid to kick-start the economy.
2 . to start a ↑ motorcycle using your foot
II. kick-start 2 BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable] ( also ˈkick-starter ) the part of a ↑ motorcycle that you press with your foot to start it
2 . [singular] action taken to make a plan, project etc start or develop more quickly:
Motivation is the kick-start you need to succeed at work.