Meaning & Definition of Kickoff in English
English⟶
Kickoff
/kɪkɔf/
noun
1. (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
synonym:
- kickoff
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"
synonym:
- beginning,
- commencement,
- first,
- outset,
- get-go,
- start,
- kickoff,
- starting time,
- showtime,
- offset
3. A start given to contestants
- "I was there with my parents at the kickoff"
synonym:
- kickoff,
- send-off,
- start-off