kick-off

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    The act of starting a match or half in sports such as football or rugby by kicking the ball from the center spot.
    de: Anstoß
  2. noun
    The beginning or official start of an event, project, meeting, or campaign.
    de: Auftakt
  3. noun
    A sudden disturbance, noisy argument, or physical fight.
    de: Krawall
  4. verb
    To start or begin an event, process, or activity.
    de: beginnen

examples

  1. The referee blew the whistle for the kick-off.

    Der Schiedsrichter pfiff zum Anstoß.

  2. The project kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.

    Das Auftaktmeeting des Projekts ist für Montagmorgen geplant.

  3. There was a massive kick-off at the pub after the match.

    Nach dem Spiel gab es im Pub einen riesigen Krawall.

  4. The festival will kick off with a parade through the city center.

    Das Festival wird mit einer Parade durch die Innenstadt beginnen.