American English pronunciation
How to pronounce kickoff
IPA transcription: ['kɪ,kɔf]
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Noun
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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”
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(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
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a start given to contestants
“I was there with my parents at the kickoff”
Usage examples
- He also was used as a kickoff returner.
- His rookie year was spent mostly on the kickoff and punt units.
- Crews cleared debris from the grandstand and playing field right up to kickoff.
- Participation in the Kickoff Classic allowed teams to play a twelve-game regular season.