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kickoff

kic·koff

US/ˈkɪˌkɔf/ uncommon

noun

1.

(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

2.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

  • “they got an early start”
  • “she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her”
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3.

a start given to contestants

  • “I was there with my parents at the kickoff”
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Origin

Deverbal from kick off.

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