football A kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.

The time at which something is supposed to begin.

synoniemen: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time.

Nederlands: show Time, aanvang, begin, beginperiode, intrede, inval, opmaat
Pools: początek

A start given to contestants:
— I was there with my parents at the kickoff.

synoniemen: send-off, start-off.

Nederlands: afscheidsfeest