kick off

British  

verb

1. to start play in a game of football by kicking the ball from the centre of the field

2. informal to commence a discussion, job, etc

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noun

1. 1. a place kick from the centre of the field in a game of football

   2. the time at which the first such kick is due to take place

      kickoff is at 2.30 p.m

2. informal

   1. the beginning of something

   2. to begin with

kick off Idioms  

1. Start, begin, as in They kicked off the celebration with a parade . This term alludes to starting play by kicking the ball in soccer, football, and similar sports. [Mid-1800s]

2. See kick in , def. 2.

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Example Sentences

The studio was small, but Buffett’s laid-back vibe set the tone; the first thing he’d do when he walked in was kick off his shoes, Jamison said.

From The Wall Street Journal

This also kicked off a series of firsts for the band, which made its TV debut last year, including appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

From Los Angeles Times

The company kicked off the year by launching its first right-hand-drive model under its Firefly brand at the Singapore Motorshow on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new financing kicks off what is likely to be another banner year for AI startup funding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mira’s addition and her abduction at the end of the finale kick off a serialized quest in the second season.

From Salon

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