キックオフ
Meanings
1
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.
The 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.