Synonyms:
kickoff
Meaning: (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
Synonyms:
beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting_time, showtime, offset
Meaning: the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"