Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kick-down
verb
/kɪk daʊn/
Definition
To forcefully knock down or break through something, often referring to a door.
Examples
- He had to kick down the door to rescue the cat trapped inside.
- During the emergency drill, we practiced how to kick down a door if necessary.
- They threatened to kick down the door if he didn’t open it immediately.
Meaning
The act of using a strong physical effort to cause something, typically a barrier or an entryway, to collapse or fall down.
Synonyms
- break down
- smash
- force open
- bash down
