Kickoff

/ˈkɪkˌɔf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The start of a game or event, particularly in sports.

The kickoff for the football match is scheduled for 3 PM.

An event that sets something in motion; a beginning.

The conference will serve as a kickoff for our new project.

verb

To begin or start something.

We will kickoff the workshop with an introduction to the topic.

To initiate an action or process.

They decided to kickoff the fundraising campaign next month.

Combination of 'kick' and 'off', likely from football terminology.

kickoff meeting

An initial meeting to start a project.

kickoff party

A celebration marking the beginning of an event.

launch

To start or set in motion.

commence

To begin or start.

inaugurate

To formally begin or introduce.

To get something started.

Let's kick off this meeting.

To leave abruptly.

After a few drinks, he decided to kick off early.