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Kickoff   /kˈɪkˌɔf/   Listen
Kickoff

noun
1.
(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.
2.
The time at which something is supposed to begin.  Synonyms: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time.  "She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
3.
A start given to contestants.  Synonyms: send-off, start-off.





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"Kickoff" Quotes from Famous Books



... The kickoff came straight for Judd. He caught the ball and started off, dazedly. He ran five, ten, fifteen yards. Then two tacklers struck him at once before he had time to dodge. He went down with a thud. He was dragged to his feet and pushed into position. Burton began calling signals. He glanced meaningly ...
— Over the Line • Harold M. Sherman


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