kick off

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

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

Idioms and Phrases

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]

See kick in , def. 2.

Example Sentences

Among Young’s scheduled events was a North American tour kicking off in November in support of her second album, “I’m Only F— Myself,” which was released earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

What made this the right project to kick off your partnership — besides a shared love of the game?

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Urban, who kicked off his High and Alive world tour in May, moved out of the family home in Nashville and settled into his own separate crib, also in the country music hub.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the Super Bowl is still five months away, those who aren’t among the haters can enjoy an early kick off: Bad Bunny is scheduled to host the new season opener of “SNL” this weekend.

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The Rose Parade float will kick off “Star Trek’s” yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary, which will also include additional new shows, Lego sets and even a cruise.

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