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Meaning of Kickoff
The primary meaning of the word "kickoff" is the act or event of starting something, especially a sports game or a project.
Definitions
- The start of a football game in which the ball is kicked from one team to the other
- * The act or event of starting something, especially a project or a campaign
- * A meeting or event at which a new project or campaign is launched
Etymology of Kickoff
The word "kickoff" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, specifically in the context of American football
It is a compound word, with "kick" referring to the physical act of kicking the ball, and "off" indicating the start of the game
Over time, the term has been extended to other areas, such as business and politics, to refer to the launch or start of a new project or campaign
Example Uses
- The kickoff of the new marketing campaign was a huge success, with thousands of people attending the launch event
- * The football team won the game with a kickoff return for a touchdown
- * The company is planning a kickoff meeting to introduce the new product to the sales team
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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