KICK OFF Definition & Meaning

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kick off

verb

to start play in a game of football by kicking the ball from the centre of the field
informal.
to commence a discussion, job, etc

noun

1. a place kick from the centre of the field in a game of football
2. the time at which the first such kick is due to take place
  kickoff is at 2.30 p.m
informal.
1. the beginning of something
2. to begin with

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