kicked off is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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phrasal verb
- To initiate or begin an event, project, or process, often with a notable or energetic start.
- To be forcibly removed or ejected from a group, location, or online platform.
Example Sentences
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OpenAI, which kicked off the AI revolution, is staring down unprecedented competition from Google and Claude Code-maker Anthropic, which recently surpassed OpenAI’s valuation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
France's digital minister Anne Le Henanff said as the meeting kicked off that she expected it to produce a statement on child protection by the end of the day.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- got underway
- got the boot
- got the ball rolling
- was shown the door
- got bounced
Possible Antonyms
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- was let in
- wound down
- called it a day
- got the green light
