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kick off

verb

Meaning

  1. To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.
  4. To die or quit permanently.
  5. To shut down or turn off suddenly.
  6. To suddenly become more active.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

inaugurate(English)line up(English)lead off(English)break the deadlock(English)placekick(English)tip off(English)place(English)serve(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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