kickoff
/ˈkɪkˌɔf/
noun
- The start of a game, especially in football or soccer, when the ball is kicked to begin play.
- The team scored a touchdown on the very first kickoff.
- The kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM tonight.
- Fans cheered loudly as the referee signaled the kickoff.
- The beginning or start of an event, project, or activity.
- The festival's kickoff parade attracted thousands of people.
- We had a party to celebrate the kickoff of summer vacation.
- The company held a meeting for the kickoff of the new marketing campaign.
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