kick-start

Universal Words 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 kick-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