kickoff Synonyms

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