kickoff Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
  2. noun the time at which something is supposed to begin
    outset; get-go; showtime; starting time; start; offset; beginning; commencement; first.
    • they got an early start
    • she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
  3. noun a start given to contestants
    start-off; send-off.
    • I was there with my parents at the kickoff

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