KICK OVER

{v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. * /He had not used his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motor would not kick over./ 2. {slang} To pay; contribute. * /The gang forced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over 5 a week./ 3. {slang} To die. * /Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over this morning./