kickoff meaning and definition

KICKOFF noun

Definition of kickoff (noun)

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