Definition of kick-off
1. kickoff [ n ] a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
Used in print:(The Dallas Morning News,...)
Saxton has made only one second-half appearance this season and that was in the Washington_State game , for four plays : he returned the kickoff 30 yards , gained five yards through the line and_then uncorked a 56 - yard touchdown run before retiring to the bench .
The Texans made themselves a comforting break on the opening kickoff when Denver 's Al_Carmichael was jarred loose from the ball when Dave_Grayson , the speedy halfback , hit him and Guard Al_Reynolds claimed it for Dallas .
Synonyms kickoff Related Terms place_kick beginning football2. kickoff [ n ] the time at which something is supposed to begin
Examples:
"they got an early start"
"she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
(Sports Age, 24:9...)
Following the kick-off of SAAMI 's shooting development program in 1954 , a most interesting meeting took_place in Washington , D._C. .
Synonyms beginning start outset first kickoff get-go showtime offset starting_time commencement Related Terms end middle point threshold birth incipiency terminus_a_quo begin begin originate inaugurate3. kickoff [ n ] a start given to contestants
Examples:
"I was there with my parents at the kickoff"
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