Oxford American Dictionary
(of a football game, soccer game, etc.) be started or resumed after a score by a player kicking the ball from a designated spot;(of a team or player) begin or resume a game by a player kicking a ball from a designated spot
1. (of a football game, soccer game, etc.) be started or resumed after a score by a player kicking the ball from a designated spot
2. (of a team or player) begin or resume a game by a player kicking a ball from a designated spot
3. begin
4. cause something to begin
5. become very angry; suddenly start an argument or fight
the start or resumption of a soccer match, in which a player kicks the ball from the centre spot: three minutes before kick-off
kick something off
remove something, especially shoes, by striking out vigorously with the foot or feet
cause something to begin
(of a soccer match) be started or resumed by a player kicking the ball from the centre spot
(of a football game, soccer game, etc.) be started or resumed after a score by a player kicking ...