(transitive, idiomatic) To promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.

simple past tense and past participle of kick-start

present participle of kick-start

plural of kick-start

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kick-start

(rugby) A type of kick performed by the scrum-half (or very rarely acting scrum-half). From the base of a ruck, maul or scrum, the scrum-half will stand sideways onto the opposition with his kicking foot further from them, and kick the ball high into the air so as to hopefully prevent the opposition charging down the kick.

to kick the ball in the manner described above.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.

(swimming) A kick technique in which the swimmer kicks the legs alternately up and down for propulsion.

(slang) A big setback or disappointment.