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to kick in
[phrase form: kick]
01
dar una patada, forzar con una patada
to forcefully open or break through something, often a door or barrier
Example
The firefighters had to kick in the door to rescue the trapped residents.
To get to the fire extinguisher, she had to kick in the glass case.
The police had to kick in the gate to access the backyard where the suspect was hiding.
02
comenzar a hacer efecto, entrar en acción
to start to have an impact
Example
When the engine is running smoothly, the turbocharger will kick in, providing extra power.
When the adrenaline kicked in, he felt a sudden surge of energy.
The effects of the caffeine began to kick in, and he felt more alert.
03
contribuir, aportar
to contribute one's share of money or assistance to a collective effort or cause
Example
Can you kick in a few bucks to help cover the cost of the party decorations?
We all need to kick in for the office gift to show our appreciation to the boss.
Everyone in the neighborhood kicked in to repair the playground equipment.
Ejemplo
The firefighters had to kick in the door to rescue the trapped residents.
To get to the fire extinguisher, she had to kick in the glass case.
The police had to kick in the gate to access the backyard where the suspect was hiding.
When he couldn't find his keys, he had to kick in the garage door to get inside.
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