kicks off

verb

Definition of kicks offnext
present tense third-person singular of kick off
1
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) I'll kick off the discussion on ethics with this question

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2
as in dies
slang to stop living surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off

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  1. begins
  2. dies
  3. falls
  4. starts
  5. opens
Verb
  • The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of begins
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  • For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dies
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  • The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Blame also falls on billionaire investor Edward Lampert.
    David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of falls
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  • How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Several resorts have been forced to shorten the length of their ski seasons as consistent snow coverage starts later than normal and wanes earlier than in the past.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starts
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  • Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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