to start an event or activity
commencer un événement ou une activité (commencer un événement ou une activité)
"The workshop will kick off at 9 a.m. sharp."
"L'atelier commencera à 9 h précises." (L'atelier commencera à 9 h précises)
to prepare the body or mind for activity
to make something definite or certain
to be patient until something becomes clear
to teach someone how to do a job or task
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
to resolve small problems or differences