kick off

US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kɪk ɔf/
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1.

開始, 啟動

to start or begin an event, activity, or discussion

:
The festival will kick off with a parade.
節日將以遊行拉開序幕
Let's kick off the meeting with a quick update.
我們用一個快速更新來開始會議吧。
2.

開除, 趕走

to remove someone from a place or group, often forcefully

:
The bouncer had to kick him off the premises.
保安不得不把他趕出場地。
He was kicked off the team for breaking the rules.
他因違反規定被開除出隊。