Kick over — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Kick over

Kick over (verb)

  1. to begin to fire —used of an internal combustion engine
  2. turn over

Kick over (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in turn over

    similar: turn over, activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on, charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push, discharge, launch, release, switch, trip, reactivate, recharge, arouse, excite, jump-start, kick-start, stimulate, vitalize, ignite, incite, instigate, provoke, quicken, stir up, accelerate, catalyze, speed (up), step up
    opposite: cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off, arrest, brake, check, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, stop, decelerate, repress, slow, stunt, suppress

Related Entry: Kick over the traces (phrase)

Kick over the traces is a different word from Kick over. The synonyms below are for kick over the traces, not for kick over.

  1. to rise up against established authority

    "Of course he's kicking over the traces, he's a teenager!"

    similar: mutiny, rebel, revolt
    related: defy, disobey, mock, revolutionize, buck, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, withstand
    near: comply (with), follow, mind, obey, submit, attend, serve

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kick over

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kick over:

turn over, activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on, charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push, discharge, launch, release, switch, trip, reactivate, recharge, arouse, excite, jump-start, kick-start, stimulate, vitalize, ignite, incite, instigate, provoke, quicken, stir up

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kick over

Words with the opposite meaning of Kick over:

cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off, arrest, brake, check, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, stop, decelerate, repress, slow, stunt, suppress

Word Forms of Kick over

Inflections: kicked over, kicking over, kicks over

Origin & Etymology of Kick over

First known use: 1951i

Words & Phrases Containing Kick over

kick over the traces

Frequently Asked Questions about Kick over

What does "Kick over" mean?

"Kick over" means to begin to fire —used of an internal combustion engine. As a verb, it is defined as: to begin to fire —used of an internal combustion engine.

What is another word for "Kick over"?

Other words for "Kick over" include turn over, activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run and set off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kick over" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kick over"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kick over". Common alternatives include turn over, activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run, set off, spark and start.

What is the opposite of "Kick over"?

Antonyms of "Kick over" include cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off, arrest and brake.

Is "Kick over" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kick over" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Kick over"?

First known use: 1951i.

What is another word for "Kick over" meaning "as in turn over"?

When "Kick over" (verb) means as in turn over, synonyms include turn over, activate, actuate, crank (up), drive and move. Opposites in this sense include cut, cut out, deactivate and kill.

What are the forms of "Kick over"?

The word forms of "Kick over" include kicked over, kicking over and kicks over.