KICKOFF Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word kickoff. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for KICKOFF
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| beginning | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||||
| commencement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred • the act of starting something | ||||||||
| start | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • the beginning of anything • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) • a sudden involuntary movement • the act of starting something • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • a signal to begin (as in a race) • the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • depart for someplace • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense • bring into being • get off the ground • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • get going or set in motion • begin or set in motion • begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job • play in the starting lineup • have a beginning characterized in some specified way • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object • bulge outward | ||||||||
| inauguration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of starting a new operation or practice • the ceremonial induction into a position | ||||||||
| initiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal entry into an organization or position or office • the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new • wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge • an act that sets in motion some course of events | ||||||||
| launch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck • the act of propelling with force verb • set up or found • propel with force • launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage • begin with vigor • get going; give impetus to • smoothen the surface of | ||||||||
| opener | nounn | |||||||
noun • the first event in a series • a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens • a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans) | ||||||||
| first | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • preceding all others in time or space or degree • highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections noun • the first or highest in an ordering or series • the first element in a countable series • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) • an honours degree of the highest class • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving adverb • before anything else • the initial time • before another in time, space, or importance • prominently forward adjective satellite • serving to begin • ranking above all others • serving to set in motion | ||||||||
| get-go | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
| offset | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a compensating equivalent • a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips • a natural consequence of development • a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly verb • compensate for or counterbalance • make up for • cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface • create an offset in • produce by offset printing | ||||||||
| outset | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
| send-off | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture • a start given to contestants | ||||||||
| showtime | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
| start-off | ||||||||
noun • a start given to contestants | ||||||||
| starting time | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
