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
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  • This second release in the Elements series focuses on where the magic truly begins—the fermentation—dialing up the fermenting period to nearly five full days, twice its normal length.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • During his journey, meanwhile, Ellen begins to suffer, possessed with Orlok’s presence.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of begins
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  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dies
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  • These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Work on the new store starts after Arsenal’s visit on January 4.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But Ajax’s economic situation can be ascertained from the decision not to have a sunshine training camp abroad during their winter break, which starts today.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of starts
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  • The first episode opens with climaxing on the Concorde and ends with a montage of various characters between the sheets (or across a desk) with other people’s spouses, setting the tone for the rest of the series.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Like the original, the remake is set in 1838 and opens in the fictional German seaport of Wisburg.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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