kickoff

Definition of Kickoff in English :

1. kickoff

(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

the time at which something is supposed to begin

Example Sentences:
'they got an early start'
'she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her'

3. kickoff, send-off, start-off

a start given to contestants

Example Sentences:
'I was there with my parents at the kickoff'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Kickoff

noun

1. US, American Football

a placekick that puts the ball into play at the beginning of each half or after a touchdown or field goal

2. US

a beginning, as of a campaign or drive

n.

1. Football A place kick in football that starts play at the beginning of a half or after a team has scored.

2. Sports

a. A kick of a stationary ball from the middle of the field in soccer that starts play at the beginning of a half or after a goal has been scored.

b. A similar kick in rugby.

3. Informal A beginning: the kickoff of a charity campaign.