definition of
kickoff

[1] #1 kickoff n. (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score. wn

[2] #2 kickoff n. [beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, starting time, showtime, offset] the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her". wn

[3] #3 kickoff n. [send-off, start-off] a start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff". wn