kickoff

Noun

Meaning

(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

the time at which something is supposed to begin

a start given to contestants

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

showtime first beginning start offset outset commencement send-off get-go starting time start-off genesis alpha dawn initial

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Antonyms

death end period close consummation discontinuance

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Hypernyms

point beginning start commencement point in time place kick

Hyponyms

birth threshold incipience incipiency starting point terminus a quo

Phrases with the word

kickoff phase

Examples

they got an early start Source: Internet

she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her Source: Internet

I was there with my parents at the kickoff Source: Internet

After the ensuing kickoff, Denver drove to the Washington 26-yard line, aided by running back Sammy Winder 's 27-yard reception and Elway's 21-yard run. Source: Internet

Any coach, player or staffer who has an inconclusive result from the test taken the day before the game can be cleared to play with a negative test result on game day, provided that the result is available at least two hours before kickoff. Source: Internet

As a result, they would not arrive at the stadium until 90 minutes before kickoff time. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

kickless Kicklighter kickline kickoff meeting kickoff phase kickoff returner