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kick off

The correct spelling is kick off.

How to pronounce kick off

verb

Say it like: Kik- of-f

The correct spelling is kick off. To make the first kick in a game or part of a game. For example: "The players kick off for the third quarter and the clock starts."

Usage Examples

The players kick off for the third quarter and the clock starts.

Let's kick off this project with a planning meeting.

I got kicked off the team after a string of poor performances

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. 2.To start; to launch.
  3. 3.To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.
  4. 4.To die or quit permanently.
  5. 5.To shut down or turn off suddenly.

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