kick-off
definitions
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noun
The act of starting a match or half in sports such as football or rugby by kicking the ball from the center spot.en: The act of starting a match or half in sports such as football or rugby by kicking the ball from the center spot.
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noun
The beginning or official start of an event, project, meeting, or campaign.en: The beginning or official start of an event, project, meeting, or campaign.
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noun
A sudden disturbance, noisy argument, or physical fight.en: A sudden disturbance, noisy argument, or physical fight.
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verb
To start or begin an event, process, or activity.en: To start or begin an event, process, or activity.
examples
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The referee blew the whistle for the kick-off.
The referee blew the whistle for the kick-off.
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The project kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.
The project kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.
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There was a massive kick-off at the pub after the match.
There was a massive kick-off at the pub after the match.
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The festival will kick off with a parade through the city center.
The festival will kick off with a parade through the city center.