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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.

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