( kick-offs)
Note: in AM, use 'kickoff'
1.
In football, the kick-off is the time at which a particular game starts. ( BRIT )
The kick-off is at 1.30.
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2.
In American football, a kickoff is the kick that begins a play, for example at the beginning of a half or after a touchdown or field goal. ( AM )
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3.
The kick-off of an event or activity is its beginning. ( INFORMAL )
People stood waiting for the kick-off of the parade.
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