Kick-off Definition
verb
(intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
The players kick off for the third quarter and the clock starts.
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
Let's kick off this project with a planning meeting.
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(idiomatic, colloquial, euphemistic) To die or quit permanently.
It's a wonder that old dog hasn't kicked off yet.
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(idiomatic) To shut down or turn off suddenly.
The washer was working fine until it kicked off in the middle of a cycle.
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Synonyms:
- inaugurate
- get under way
- open
- start
noun
(by extension) The opening sequence of any event.
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Other Word Forms of Kick-off
Noun
Singular:
kick-off
Plural:
kick-offs
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