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Kick off

English

Verb

kick off

  1. to start; to launch
    Let's kick off this project with a planning meeting.
  2. to make the first kick in a game or part of a game
    The players kick off for the third quarter and the clock starts.
  3. to die or quit permanently (euphemism)
    It's a wonder that old dog hasn't kicked off yet.
  4. to shut down or turn_off suddenly
    The washer was working fine until it kicked off in the middle of a cycle.

Noun

kick-off

  1. the start or launch
    a kick-off event
  2. the beginning kick in a game
    After a great kick-off, the Chargers have control of the ball.


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