kick to
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To kick a ball or object toward someone or somewhere in particular.
Literal meaning: To kick something in the direction of someone or something.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To kick a ball toward a specific player, target, or area.
"The fullback kicked the ball to the winger, who ran clear of the defence."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in sports contexts (football, rugby, Gaelic games). Less idiomatic than other 'kick' phrasal verbs. Often used in commentary and coaching instruction.
Commonly used with
ball teammate corner target player wing
Forms
Base
kick to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kicks to
he/she/it
Past simple
kicked to
yesterday
Past participle
kicked to
have + pp
-ing form
kicking to
continuous
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