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Definition of «kickoff»

The term "kickoff" has several meanings, depending on the context in which it is used.

1) In American football, a kickoff occurs at the beginning of each half and after every score when the ball is placed at the 20-yard line for the receiving team to start play.

2) In association football (soccer), a kickoff also takes place at the start of each half and after every goal is scored, with one team passing the ball to their opponents to begin play.

3) In other sports such as rugby or Australian rules football, a kickoff occurs when the game starts or after a score, where the opposing teams take turns in attempting to kick the ball between two goalposts.

Usage examples

  1. The kickoff meeting for the new project will be held on Monday morning.
  2. We need to finalize the agenda and send out invites for the project kickoff.
  3. The kickoff event for the football season will take place at the stadium this Saturday.
  4. The CEO will give a speech during the kickoff ceremony of the company's annual conference.
  5. Team members are expected to attend the kickoff session to discuss their roles and responsibilities.
  6. The marketing team will use social media to promote the product launch kickoff.
  7. The project manager will lead the kickoff call with the client to review project goals and objectives.
  8. The sales team will have a kickoff sales meeting to introduce new products and strategies.
  9. The startup is planning to organize a kickoff party to celebrate the company's launch.
  10. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for the marathon kickoff to warm up and get instructions from the organizers.

Phrases with «kickoff»

Sentences with «kickoff»

  • Just hours before kickoff at last year's Super Bowl game between his present and former clubs, Haynes talked to the Giants» coaching staff about the possibility of his rejoining the team. (si.com)
  • That and much more can be bet on ahead of kickoff for Super Bowl 51, during which the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots will compete for the rights to raise the Lombardi Trophy. (cincyjungle.com)
  • This would seem to indicate that sharp money has yet to pick a side in Las Vegas, but it will be interesting to see if there numbers change before kickoff on Sunday morning. (sportsinsights.com)
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