kick-off meeting en · NOUN
Etymology
Derived by analogy with the kick-off that begins each playing period in soccer, American football, and rugby.
Meanings
- The first official meeting of a group of people who will be working together on a project. The agenda will usually include introductions, statement(s) of mission, and organization of teams or working-groups. The implication is that there will be more meetings to follow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kick off meeting | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kick-off meetings | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| kickoff meeting | alternative | lexicographic |