 kickoff |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (sport,american football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score | |
| Related terms: | place_kick beginning football | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the time at which something is supposed to begin | |
| Synonyms: | beginning start outset first showtime get-go offset starting_time commencement | |
| Examples: | "they got an early start" "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" |
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| Related terms: | end middle point threshold birth incipiency terminus_a_quo begin begin originate inaugurate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a start given to contestants | |
| Synonyms: | start-off send-off | |
| Examples: | "I was there with my parents at the kickoff" |
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| Related terms: | start inaugurate | |
| Similar spelling: |
kick_off kickapoo |
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