キックオフ (kikkuofu) Japanese meaning: kickoff | KotomoraThe match kicks off at 3 p.m.
The kickoff meeting for the new project is next week.
Usage patterns
〈事〉のキックオフthe kickoff/launch of an event or project
We plan to hold the kickoff for the new project next week.
キックオフするto kick off (start) an event, meeting, or match
The meeting kicks off at 9 a.m.
〈時〉にキックオフするto kick off at a specific time
The match kicks off at 3 p.m.