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Definition kick off in British English

kick off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to begin, or to begin something

Example

The show kicks off this week at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

when a football match kicks off, the players start 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 course for failing to hand in any work.

Synonyms and related words
drive out banish send away
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) go mad see red
Definition kick off in British English