(idiomatic) An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

(idiomatic, transitive, intransitive, US) to begin again; to return to the beginning

(sports) The act of an athlete starting a race before being signaled to do so. / (American football) The act of an offensive player moving across the line of scrimmage prior to the snap.

An English surname transferred from the nickname from a nickname for a gregarious person. / A male given name transferred from the surname.

A typical button for video games, originally used to start a game, now also often to pause or choose an option.

A surname from Old English.

In the United States, a government-funded preschool program for impoverished children.

(This entry is a translation hub.) To begin badly; see on the wrong foot and start off.

Alternative spelling of kick start

Alternative spelling of kick start