1. to kick off
Meaning: to start
Examples
1.
A: Christmas seems to have kicked off very early this year. Some shops were selling Christmas goods the day after Halloween!
B: It’s ridiculous isn’t it. It kicks off earlier and earlier every year.
2.
A: Do you know what time the festival kicks off tomorrow night?
B: I’m not certain, but I think I read it kicks off at 6pm.