kickoff
Used in sports (soccer, American football, etc.) for the start or restart of play, and metaphorically for the start of a project or event.
試合は午後3時にキックオフです。
The match kicks off at 3 p.m.
新プロジェクトのキックオフミーティングは来週です。
The kickoff meeting for the new project is next week.
We plan to hold the kickoff for the new project next week.
The meeting kicks off at 9 a.m.
The match kicks off at 3 p.m.