kick-off

language: pt

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.
    pt: Pontapé inicial
  2. noun
    The beginning or official start of an event, project, meeting, or campaign.
    pt: Início
  3. noun
    A sudden disturbance, noisy argument, or physical fight.
    pt: Confusão
  4. verb
    To start or begin an event, process, or activity.
    pt: começar

examples

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

    O árbitro apitou para o pontapé inicial.

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

    A reunião de início do projeto está agendada para segunda-feira de manhã.

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

    Houve uma grande confusão no pub depois do jogo.

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

    O festival começará com um desfile pelo centro da cidade.