kickoff

• Nom désignant le coup d'envoi dans un match de football, qui marque le début ou la reprise du jeu, et par extension le lancement ou le démarrage d'un événement ou d'une activité.

A noun referring to the initial kick in a football game to start or restart play, also used generally to denote the start or launch of an event or activity.

1. Football startA2formalsport

   A kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.

   Coup d'envoi

   • The kickoff is scheduled for 3 PM.
   • After the touchdown, the team prepared for the kickoff.
   • The crowd cheered as the kickoff began the match.

2. Beginning timeB1informal

   The time at which something is supposed to begin.

   Heure de début

   • The kickoff for the conference is at 9 AM.
   • We need to be ready for the project kickoff meeting.
   • The event's kickoff was delayed due to technical issues.

   Synonymesshowtimestartstarting time

   Antonymescloseconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Initial startB2formal

   A start given to contestants, often in a race or competition.

   coup d'envoi

   • The runners received a fair kickoff from the starting line.
   • The competition's kickoff was marked by a loud horn.
   • The kickoff of the tournament was exciting for all participants.

   Synonymesbeginningcommencementinceptionlaunchopeningstart

   Antonymescloseconclusionendfinishtermination