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kick in(
kihk
ihn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. echar abajo
The firemen had to kick the door in to save us.Los bomberos tuvieron que echar la puerta abajo para salvarnos.
b. derribar a patadas
Come out of there this instant, or I'll kick the door in!¡Sal de ahí ya, o derribo la puerta a patadas!
2. (colloquial) (to activate)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. ponerse en marcha (machine)
The generator kicks in automatically if the power goes out.El generador se pone en marcha automáticamente si hay un apagón.
b. surtir efecto (substance)
How long does it take for the painkillers to kick in?¿Cuánto tarda para que surtan efecto los calmantes?
3. (colloquial) (to kick violently)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. romper
Get your hands off my sister, or I'll kick your face in.Quita las manos de hermana o te rompo la cara.
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