kick off

US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kɪk ɔf/
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1.

开始, 启动

to start or begin an event, activity, or discussion

:
The festival will kick off with a parade.
节日将以游行拉开序幕
Let's kick off the meeting with a quick update.
我们用一个快速更新来开始会议吧。
2.

开除, 赶走

to remove someone from a place or group, often forcefully

:
The bouncer had to kick him off the premises.
保安不得不把他赶出场地。
He was kicked off the team for breaking the rules.
他因违反规定被开除出队。