kickoffs
Pronunciation: [ˈkɪkˌɔfs]
Word
Context: "games"
(noun) a kickoff is when the game starts or restarts after a score. In sports like football, it’s when one team kicks the ball to the other team to begin play again.
Example
The kickoff for the big game is at 3 PM, and everyone is excited.
Example
They missed the kickoff because they were stuck in traffic.
Example
What time does the kickoff start for today's match?
Context: "events"
(noun) a kickoff can also mean the beginning of an event or project. It’s like saying, 'Let’s get started!' when things are about to begin.
Example
The company held a kickoff meeting to launch the new project with everyone involved.
Example
They didn't have a kickoff for the project, so nobody knew when it started.
Example
When is the kickoff celebration for the community event?
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