(idiomatic) Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To succeed or begin to succeed. / (transitive, idiomatic) To make (something) succeed.

(idiomatic, usually derogatory) Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of his or her new environment.

freshly printed / (by extension, of news) so interesting or sensational that its publication cannot be delayed

(idiomatic) From a defensive position.

Alternative spelling of kick-off meeting

The first official meeting of a group of people who will be working together on a project. The agenda will usually include introductions, statement(s) of mission, and organization of teams or working-groups. The implication is that there will be more meetings to follow.

(idiomatic) To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.

(idiomatic) To cease or fail at a regimen of self-improvement or reform; to lapse back into an old habit or addiction.

(UK, Australia) Cease to boil when heat is no longer applied. / (idiomatic, UK, Australia) To lose interest; to pall. / (idiomatic, UK, Australia) To become of diminished intensity or urgency.