football A kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.

The time at which something is supposed to begin.

synonyms: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time.

Dutch: show Time, aanvang, begin, beginperiode, intrede, inval, opmaat
Polish: początek

A start given to contestants:
— I was there with my parents at the kickoff.

synonyms: send-off, start-off.

Dutch: afscheidsfeest