Definitions

1. noun

A sudden upward or outward movement of the leg, typically with the foot.

“She landed a strong kick that sent the ball flying.”

2. verb

To strike with the foot, especially with force or violence.

“He kicked the door shut to keep out the cold.”

3. verb

To cause something to move upward or outward with a sudden motion.

“The wind kicked up the dust in the desert.”

4. verb

To dismiss or refuse something, especially a person or a group, often in an abrupt or insulting manner.

“The manager kicked the employee out of the office for his behavior.”

5. verb

To begin or start something, such as an activity or a process.

“The project kicked off with a big conference.”

6. noun

A sudden, usually unpleasant, surprise or shock.

“The news was a kick and it made her cry.”

7. noun

A unit of length, especially in measuring the height of a horse or a person.

“She measured the height of the horse in kicks, from the ground to the withers.”

8. verb

To market or promote a product, especially by offering a low price or a promotion.

“The store kicked off the sale with a big discount.”

9. verb

To make something more interesting or exciting.

“The new plot kicked in a whole new level of action to the movie.”