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to kick off
[phrase form: kick]
01
to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process
Example
To kick off the project, they held a brainstorming session with the entire team.
The company plans to kick off the new marketing campaign next week.
Example
The holiday season officially kicks off with the Thanksgiving parade.
The conference will kick off with a keynote speech from the CEO.
03
to remove something, often with a sudden or forceful motion
Example
He kicked off his hat and ran into the ocean.
She kicked her sandals off and jumped into the pool.
04
(in sports) to start a game or match by kicking the ball or puck
Example
The team that wins the coin toss will choose whether to kick off or receive the ball.
The referee blew the whistle, and the game kicked off.
05
to start causing trouble or a disturbance, often in an aggressive or disruptive manner, which may cause problems for others in a public setting
Example
The fans started kicking off after their team lost the match.
The party was going fine until one guy kicked off and started a fight.
06
to expel, dismiss, or remove someone from a position or role, often due to poor performance, misconduct, or other reasons
Example
The company kicked off the CEO for embezzlement.
The coach had no choice but to kick off the player who consistently violated team rules.
07
to pass away, usually suddenly or unexpectedly
Example
He kicked off last night after a long battle with cancer.
The old man kicked off in his sleep.
08
to suddenly become angry
Example
He kicked off when he found out that he had been passed over for the promotion.
The teacher kicked off when she saw the students were not paying attention.
09
to quit or leave a job or position, usually in an abrupt or sudden manner
Example
He kicked off his job last week after an argument with his boss.
The employee kicked off after being treated unfairly by her boss.
