1
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
I'll kick off the discussion on ethics with this question
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2
as in to die
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
a political cycle in which an election marks not only the end of one campaign but also the kickoff for the next one
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Recent Examples of kick off
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Demolition begins next month at the old Duke Energy headquarters on South Church Street, kicking off its transformation into luxury apartments and lively retail.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
This is the kickoff to the season, which is then followed by parades with music and floats through town, including the grand finale, the Rose Monday Parade on Carnival Monday.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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New York first joined the guide in 2005, kicking off a new focus on fine dining in America.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Demolition begins next month at the old Duke Energy headquarters on South Church Street, kicking off its transformation into luxury apartments and lively retail.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
The trial made kickoffs more exciting with a higher rate of returns.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
This is the kickoff to the season, which is then followed by parades with music and floats through town, including the grand finale, the Rose Monday Parade on Carnival Monday.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
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This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, meanwhile, had just begun in nearby Altadena at around 6:18 p.m. local time.—
Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Post has been dating Christy Lee since the beginning of this year, sources told the outlet.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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For example, in the experiment, oaths were more effective when they were placed at the end, just before participants reported their income, rather than at the very beginning of the game.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Love, playing in just his 21st game this season with the Heat, started and scored 10 points with six rebounds.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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That solution starts with financial literacy and economic empowerment.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market also soured on Salesforce, which fell 4% despite topping analysts’ profit expectations for the latest quarter.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Following the commencement of the band’s U.K. and Ireland tour, Fontaines D.C.’s fourth LP Romance rises 15 places to finish the week at No. 13; the record originally went to No. 2 in August, and was beaten to the top spot during Carpenter’s reign at the top of the charts.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
6 Dec. 2024
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In 1979, Radner gave the commencement speech—fully in character as Roseanne Roseannadanna—to the graduating class at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, part of which wound up on her comedy album Gilda Radner: Live From New York, released that same year.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article LOS ALTOS HILLS — As the final seconds ticked off the clock in No. 2 Pinewood’s Central Coast Section Open Division semifinal win over No. 3 Priory, the chants commenced.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The company posted an extensive FAQ on its website with details about the going-out-of-business sales, which are set to commence immediately.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Exercise increases core temperature, leading to a more rapid decline in temperature post-exercise, hastening sleep onset and deepening sleep.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cowart’s mother, Faye Cowart, has early onset Alzheimer’s and struggles with being in a new place.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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