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to kick in
[phrase form: kick]
01
to forcefully open or break through something, often a door or barrier
02
to start to have an impact
03
to contribute one's share of money or assistance to a collective effort or cause
kick in
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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.
When he couldn't find his keys, he had to kick in the garage door to get inside.
Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby.
