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What does kick in mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word kick in? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way.
  3. (transitive and intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute, especially to a collection of money.
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Your endorphins don't really kick in until you've been exercising aerobically for 30 minutes.
By repeating this drill, the swimmer should be encouraged to complete the second kick in order to generate enough power to recover the arms.
I give it a hefty kick in my utter frustration at not being able to unlock it.
The player's decision is a disaster for his club, a real kick in the teeth for his employers.
Here in Southern California we're accustomed to summer westerlies and northwesterlies that kick in about noon and may work up to about 20 knots.
Since the new drug benefit doesn't kick in until after the election, the codgers won't realize they've been duped until it's too late.

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