Kick off
verb
It means to start something.
We will kick off the meeting at 3pm.
Often appears as...
- kick off the meeting
- kick off the event
verb
An action to start a game of football by kicking the ball.
The team will kick off the second half from the centre of the ground.
Often appears as...
- kick off the game
- kick off the match
verb
It means to start a process or event quickly, effectively, or energetically.
They kicked off the fundraising campaign with a fun run.
Often appears as...
- kick off the campaign
- kick off the project
phrasal verb
To die or pass away.
He finally kicked off at the age of 90.
Often appears as...
- just kicked off
- nearly kicked off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
It means to start something.
We will kick off the meeting at 3pm.
Often appears as...
- kick off the meeting
- kick off the event
verb
An action to start a game of football by kicking the ball.
The team will kick off the second half from the centre of the ground.
Often appears as...
- kick off the game
- kick off the match
verb
It means to start a process or event quickly, effectively, or energetically.
They kicked off the fundraising campaign with a fun run.
Often appears as...
- kick off the campaign
- kick off the project
phrasal verb
To die or pass away.
He finally kicked off at the age of 90.
Often appears as...
- just kicked off
- nearly kicked off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Starting Point
Use 'kick off' to describe the very beginning of activities or initiatives.
Let's kick off our book club with 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Action
'Kick off' implies a decisive action to begin something; it's like pushing the start button.
The manager kicked off the project by assigning tasks.
Pro Tip 1/2Starting Point
Use 'kick off' to describe the very beginning of activities or initiatives.
Let's kick off our book club with 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Action
'Kick off' implies a decisive action to begin something; it's like pushing the start button.
The manager kicked off the project by assigning tasks.
Pro Tip 1/2Starting Point
Use 'kick off' to describe the very beginning of activities or initiatives.
Let's kick off our book club with 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Action
'Kick off' implies a decisive action to begin something; it's like pushing the start button.
The manager kicked off the project by assigning tasks.
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