Definition of 'kickoff'

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"
      Synonyms: beginning commencement first outset get-go start starting time showtime offset
      Antonyms: middle end ending
3. a start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff"
      Synonyms: send-off start-off

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