kick-off
noun
[ ˈkɪkɒf ]
• 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 off
• (of a soccer match) be started or resumed by a player kicking the ball from the centre spot.
• "there are five games kicking off at 3pm on Saturday afternoon"
• become very angry; suddenly start an argument or fight.
• "I don't want her kicking off at me again"
