kick off

The phrase “kick off” has 2 syllables: kick off.

It's pronounced as /kɪk ɒf/.


What is synonym and antonym for kick off?

In the thesaurus, “kick off” has 21 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick off along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kick off

  • alpha
  • begin
  • beginning
  • buy it
  • check out
  • commence
  • commencement
  • die
  • fall
  • found
  • get going
  • get off
  • inception
  • launch
  • onset
  • open
  • pass away
  • perish
  • set about
  • start
  • step out

Antonyms for kick off

  • be
  • breathe
  • cease
  • close
  • come to
  • completion
  • conclude
  • conclusion
  • end
  • ending
  • finish
  • live
  • period
  • stop
  • terminate

Meanings of kick off

  • verb
    1. To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
    2. To start; to launch.
    3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.
    4. To die or quit permanently.
    5. To shut down or turn off suddenly.
    6. To suddenly become more active.
    7. (ranching) To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.
    8. To be overcome with anger, to start an argument or a fight.
    9. To have a fight or argument start.

Example Sentences

  • The concert will kick off with an opening performance by a local band.
  • We're waiting for everyone to arrive before we kick off the surprise birthday party.
  • The company's annual meeting will kick off tomorrow morning with a keynote address from the CEO.
  • I can't wait for the party to kick off—it's going to be a blast!
  • The conference will kick off with a panel discussion on emerging trends in technology.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick off, such as: alpha, be, begin, beginning, breathe, buy it, cease.

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