der Kickoff
Translation
kickoff, start, beginning, launch
Examples
Der Kickoff des Spiels ist um 15 Uhr.
The game's kickoff is at 3 PM.
Der Kickoff für das Projekt findet morgen statt.
The kickoff for the project takes place tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the kickoff ((for sth.)) the start of something. The kickoff for the project was a success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstoß, Beginn, Start, Auftakt
Etymology
A loanword from English, combining 'kick' and 'off', literally the action that starts a football game.
Memory Tips
It's used in German just like in English, for both sports and business project launches.