Definition of kick-start:
(v) :
(transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
(v) :
(intransitive) To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.
(v) :
(transitive) To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.
(v) :
(with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.
(v) :
(transitive, Internet) To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.
(v) :
(transitive, slang) To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).