kick off

US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kɪk ɔf/
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1.

to start or begin an event, activity, or discussion

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The festival will kick off with a parade.
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Let's kick off the meeting with a quick update.
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startbegincommencelaunchinitiate
2.

to remove someone from a place or group, often forcefully

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The bouncer had to kick him off the premises.
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He was kicked off the team for breaking the rules.
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expelremoveejectdismissoust
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