1. the plays that start each half and follow each scoring play in American football, where one team kicks the ball to the other team
Usage: sports
2. the beginning or start of events, activities, or processes
Usage: informal

Examples

• The team practiced their kickoffs before the big game.
• Both kickoffs in the first half resulted in touchdowns.
• The conference kickoffs are scheduled for Monday morning.
• We attended several project kickoffs this quarter.
• The kickoffs for the new marketing campaigns went smoothly.
• After the safety, the kickoffs gave the opposing team good field position.