verb , noun
■ verb [ vn ]
1.
to start a motorcycle by pushing down a lever with your foot
2.
to do sth to help a process or project start more quickly :
The government's attempt to kick-start the economy has failed.
■ noun
1.
(also ˈkick-starter ) the part of a motorcycle that you push down with your foot in order to start it
2.
a quick start that you give to sth by taking some action