kickoff

BrE /ˈkɪkfɒːf/ AmE /ˈkɪkfɑːf/

noun en → es

1 SPORT [noun] B1

the start of a football match, when the ball is kicked into play by one player to begin the game

inicio del partido de fútbol, saque inicial

Collocations kickoff time

  • The kickoff was delayed by ten minutes.

    El saque inicial se retrasó diez minutos.

2 EVENT [noun] B1

the start of a meeting or event, often with an introductory speech or activity

inicio de un evento o reunión

Collocations kickoff meeting

  • The project kickoff is scheduled for next week.

    La reunión de inicio del proyecto está programada para la próxima semana.