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Definition kick off in American English

kick off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to begin, or to begin something

Example

The show kicks off this week in San Francisco.

Example

I'd like to kick off with a quick look at last month's sales figures.

Synonyms and related words
bring about start off create
2

when a football game kicks off, a player starts it by kicking the ball

Example

The game kicks off at 7:30.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
3

to force someone to leave a place or activity

Example

He was kicked off the golf course for swearing.

Synonyms and related words
ethnic cleansing social cleansing drive out
4

to make your shoes come off by shaking your feet

Example

Phyllis kicked off her sandals.

Synonyms and related words
change disrobe divest yourself of something
5

to suddenly become very angry or upset and start fighting or arguing

Example

He just kicked off without any warning when he saw her.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) see red lose it
Definition kick off in American English