kicked
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈkɪkt// UK //kˈɪkt// kicked
v. to hit something or someone with your foot. You can do this to move a ball or because you are angry.
v. to strike or propel with the foot. Transitive in most physical contexts; often used metaphorically to describe the termination of a habit or relationship.
He kicked the ball across the field.
The player kicked the ball into the goal during the final minute of the match.
After years of struggling with a heavy caffeine dependency, she finally kicked the habit and noticed an immediate improvement in her sleep quality.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object when describing a physical strike or the ending of a habit.