kickstarted
/ˈkɪkˌstɑrtɪd/
adjective
- Having been started or initiated, especially with a burst of energy or activity.
- The kickstarted project quickly gained momentum.
- The kickstarted campaign attracted many volunteers.
- With a kickstarted engine, the race was on.
verb
- Past tense of kickstart: started (a motorcycle or similar engine) by pushing down a lever with the foot.
- He kickstarted the motorcycle and rode off into the sunset.
- They kickstarted the generator to power the campsite.
- She kickstarted the old moped after a few tries.
- Past tense of kickstart: began or set in motion something with energy or enthusiasm.
- Her speech kickstarted the fundraising drive.
- The discovery kickstarted a new era of scientific research.
- The new policy kickstarted a wave of innovation in the company.
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