Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
start-the-ball-rolling
idiom
/stɑrt ðə bɔl ˈroʊlɪŋ/
Definition
To initiate or begin an action or process.
Examples
- We need to start the ball rolling on this project before the deadline approaches.
- After he gave the opening speech, it really started the ball rolling for the conference.
Meaning
The phrase ‘start the ball rolling’ refers to the act of starting something, particularly a project or activity, which then encourages others to participate or continue the effort.
Synonyms
- initiate
- kick off
- set in motion
- get the ball rolling
