How do you use "kick" in a sentence?

He kicked the ball into the goal. I'm trying to kick my caffeine habit. The meeting will kick off at nine o'clock.

kick

Q: What does "kick" mean?

To strike with the foot To 'kick' means to strike or propel something with the foot. In sports like football, kicking is fundamental. Figuratively, 'kick' appears in many expressions: 'kick the habit' (stop an addiction), 'kick off' (begin), and 'get a kick out of' (enjoy). 'Kick back' means to relax.

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Meaning: To strike with the foot

踢

patear, dar una patada

蹴る

차다, 발로 걷어차다

To 'kick' means to strike or propel something with the foot. In sports like football, kicking is fundamental. Figuratively, 'kick' appears in many expressions: 'kick the habit' (stop an addiction), 'kick off' (begin), and 'get a kick out of' (enjoy). 'Kick back' means to relax.

「kick」意味着用脚击打或推动某物。在足球等运动中，踢是基本动作。比喻意义上，「kick」出现在许多表达中：「kick the habit」（戒除习惯）、「kick off」（开始）和「get a kick out of」（享受）。

«Kick» significa golpear o propulsar algo con el pie. En deportes como el fútbol, patear es fundamental. Figurativamente, «kick» aparece en muchas expresiones: «kick the habit», «kick off», y «get a kick out of».

「kick」は、足で何かを打つまたは蹴ることを意味します。サッカーなどのスポーツでは、キックは基本です。比喩的に「kick the habit」「kick off」「get a kick out of」など多くの表現に現れます。

'Kick'은 발로 무언가를 차거나 밀어내는 것을 의미합니다. 축구 같은 스포츠에서 킥은 기본 동작입니다. 비유적으로 'kick'은 여러 표현에 사용됩니다: 'kick the habit'(습관을 끊다), 'kick off'(시작하다), 'get a kick out of'(즐기다) 등이 있습니다. 'Kick back'은 편히 쉬다라는 뜻입니다.

Examples

He kicked the ball into the goal.
他把球踢进了球门。
Él pateó el balón a la portería.
彼はボールをゴールに蹴り込みました。
그는 공을 골대 안으로 차 넣었습니다.
I'm trying to kick my caffeine habit.
我正在努力戒掉咖啡因。
Estoy intentando dejar mi hábito de cafeína.
カフェインの習慣をやめようとしています。
카페인 습관을 끊으려고 노력 중입니다.
The meeting will kick off at nine o'clock.
会议将在九点开始。
La reunión comenzará a las nueve.
会議は9時に始まります。
회의는 9시에 시작됩니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Of uncertain origin, possibly from Old Norse. First attested in the 14th century. Some scholars suggest a Scandinavian source related to Old Norse 'kikna' (to bend at the knees).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal