kick off
Definition
Verb (intransitive):
- To begin, to start, especially an event or activity: The core meaning is to mark the official or ceremonial start of something, often a planned event like a game, meeting, or project.
- To commence officially: This formal sense emphasizes the act of declaring something open or in progress.
Verb (transitive):
- To cause something to begin: To initiate or start a process, discussion, or event.
Usage Examples
Verb (intransitive):
- The festival will kick off with a parade at noon.
- Let the meeting kick off now so we can finish on time.
Verb (transitive):
- The manager kicked off the conference with a welcome speech.
- A controversial statement kicked off a heated debate.
Advanced Usage
- "to kick things off": A common informal phrase meaning to start proceedings.
- I'd like to kick things off by thanking everyone for coming.
Variants and Related Words
- Kickoff (noun): The start or beginning of an event, or the initial kick in a game of soccer or American football.
- The project kickoff is scheduled for Monday.
- He scored directly from the kickoff.
Synonyms
- Begin
- Commence
- Launch
- Initiate
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Kick off (at someone): (Informal, British English) To become very angry and start shouting at someone.
- He really kicked off at the waiter for the slow service.
Related Idioms
- Kick off your shoes: To relax in an informal setting.
- Come in, kick off your shoes, and make yourself at home. (Note: This idiom uses "kick off" but with a different, literal meaning of removing footwear.)
Verb
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commence officially
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