kick over v. 1. Of a motor: To begin to work.
He had not used his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motor would not kick over. 2. slang To pay; contribute.
The gang forced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over $5 a week. 3. slang To die.
Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over this morning. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲