kick off — to start something, especially an event or activity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to start something, especially an event or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪk ɔːf/
Example Sentences
- Let's kick off this party with some terrible karaoke!
- The new product launch will kick off next Monday.
- My diet always kicks off with buying expensive organic vegetables that rot in my fridge.
kick off
VERB[/kɪk ɔːf/]
to start something, especially an event or activity
to start something, especially an event or activity
Take off your jacket, the gun sets off, and the marathon kicks off!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb originated from football (soccer), where the initial kick that signals the start of a match is called the kickoff. From this literal sporting context, the term expanded in the early 20th century to acquire the generalized meaning of 'to begin' or 'to start', now used across various contexts beyond sports.
Breakdown
kick (to strike with the foot) + off (away; to initiate). The combination creates the sense of propelling something into motion to commence an action or event.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Let's kick off this party with some terrible karaoke!”
“The new product launch will kick off next Monday.”
“My diet always kicks off with buying expensive organic vegetables that rot in my fridge.”
“The festival kicks off with a spectacular fireworks display.”
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