kickoff meeting
nounUK /ˈkɪkɒf ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US /ˈkɪkɔːf ˈmiːtɪŋ/
A kickoff meeting is the first meeting where people come together to start a project.
We had a kickoff meeting on Monday to plan the school fair.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first gathering of a sports season where players and coaches meet.
The coach gave a short speech at the kickoff meeting before practice began.
3. A meeting that officially begins a campaign or event.
The volunteers attended a kickoff meeting for the charity run.
4. A business meeting held to introduce a new client or partnership.
Our kickoff meeting with the new client went smoothly.