kicked off
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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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All this kicked off on Monday with two stories that landed within hours of each other, one in The New Yorker and another from ProPublica.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The Osbournes” premiered on MTV in March 2002 and ran until March 2005, but production officially kicked off in October 2001.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 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
