kickoff Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
noun (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
-
noun the time at which something is supposed to begin
outset; get-go; showtime; starting time; start; offset; beginning; commencement; first.
- they got an early start
- she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
-
noun a start given to contestants
start-off; send-off.
- I was there with my parents at the kickoff