Kickstart

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of kick start. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of kick start. alt-of, alternative

    "The Midlanders will hope the victory will kickstart a campaign that looked to have hit the buffers, but the sense of trepidation enveloping the Reebok Stadium heading into the new year underlines the seriousness of the predicament facing Owen Coyle's men."

Synonyms

All synonyms
jump-startkick starterkick starterkick-starterreinvigoraterevitalize

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"The Midlanders will hope the victory will kickstart a campaign that looked to have hit the buffers, but the sense of trepidation enveloping the Reebok Stadium heading into the new year underlines the seriousness of the predicament facing Owen Coyle's men."

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