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kick-start

2 noun
     
Related topics: Motor Vehicles
kick-start2
1TTC [countable] also kick-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.
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