kickoff Synonyms

outset showtime get-go send-off first start start-off commencement offset beginning starting time starting point firsts onset kick off terminus a quo first step countdown curtain raisers opening gun curtain warmer opening shot curtain lifter starts running start leadoff beginnings day one place kick jump off nascence incipience inception inauguration inaugurate graduation genesis dawning birth begin incipiency initial run up dawn starting origination origin opening launch introduction