kickoff
|kick-off|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkɪkˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɪkɒf/
start or begin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kickoff' originates from the combination of 'kick' and 'off', where 'kick' meant 'to strike with the foot' and 'off' indicated 'beginning'.
Historical Evolution
'kickoff' evolved from the literal action of kicking a ball to start a game, eventually becoming a metaphor for starting any event.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to start a game by kicking the ball', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to start any event or activity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the start of a game of football or soccer, where the ball is kicked from the center of the field.
The kickoff was delayed due to rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45