How to Pronounce "kick off"
expression
ˈkɪk/ /ˈɔf
KIK-awf
kˈɪk/ /ˈɒf
KIK-of
Definition
To start something, especially an event, activity, or meeting. Often used informally for beginning something new or important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈɔf
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-awf
UK
KIK-of
Listen in Context
Let's kick off the meeting at 9 a.m.
The festival will kick off with fireworks.
We need to kick off the project next week.
Who's ready to kick off the discussion?