Kicking off a new project B1
Getting a new piece of work off the ground — planning it out, running through it, and tying up the loose ends.
kick off — to begin an event or activityA: When does the concert kick off?
B: It starts at seven, so we should get there early.
draw up B2 — prepare a documentA: Who's going to draw up the meeting agenda?
B: I'll do it this afternoon and send it to everyone.
tie up B2 — finish the last detailsA: Are you done with your project?
B: Almost! I just have to tie up some final details.
Getting started
Mark: Right, we kick off the new campaign on Monday. Have we put together the brief?
Ellie: Nearly. I just need to draw up the timeline and lay out who's doing what.
Mark: Great. Let's run through it once more before the team meeting.
Ellie: Will do. I'll write up my notes and send them round.
Loose ends
Jo: Are we ready to go ahead with the launch?
Sam: Almost — just a couple of things to tie up with the printers.
Jo: Can you follow up with them today?
Sam: Already on it. We'll be good to go by Friday.