kickoff

n.	1.	(Football) A kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.
	2.	the time at which an event or activity begins.

Noun	1.	kickoff - (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
	2.	kickoff - 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" Synonyms: get-go, offset, outset, showtime, commencement, starting time, beginning, start, first
	3.	kickoff - a start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff" Synonyms: start-off, send-off

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