kick off
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kick off verb
- 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.”
- To start; to launch.“Let's kick off this project with a planning meeting.”
- To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.“I got kicked off the team after a string of poor performances”
- To die or quit permanently.“It's a wonder that old dog hasn't kicked off yet.”
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