Kick in
/kɪk ɪn/B1
Intermediate
1. To begin to take effect or to start working.
- The medicine takes about an hour to kick in.
- As soon as the caffeine kicks in, I'll start feeling more awake.
2. To contribute or provide something, usually money, to a group effort or project.
- Each employee was asked to kick in $5 for the farewell gift.
- The neighborhood residents kicked in to repair the playground equipment.
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