kickstarting

/ˈkɪkˌstɑrtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of starting something, especially with a burst of energy or activity.
    • Her kickstarting of the club brought in many new members.
    • The kickstarting of the project required a lot of planning.
    • The kickstarting of the engine woke up the whole neighborhood.
verb
  1. Present participle of kickstart: starting (a motorcycle or similar engine) by pushing down a lever with the foot.
    • They spent the morning kickstarting the old tractors for the parade.
    • He was kickstarting his bike when it suddenly backfired.
    • She practiced kickstarting the dirt bike until she got it right.
  2. Present participle of kickstart: beginning or setting in motion something with energy or enthusiasm.
    • The team is kickstarting the new initiative with a series of workshops.
    • They are kickstarting the cleanup effort by organizing a neighborhood event.
    • She is kickstarting her career by interning at a tech startup.
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