The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
The opening sequence of any event.
The opening sequence of notes in a song, usually played by the song's main instrument, to indicate the beginning of the song.
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.