starts the ball rolling
Kicks things off
To start the ball rolling is to initiate an activity or process, especially one that others will continue: I'll start the ball rolling with the first question.
The phrase suggests setting something in motion that gains momentum on its own.
Also get the ball rolling or simply ball rolling: Let's get the ball rolling on this project.
- propelForce into motion
- beginTo start something
- commenceTo set underway
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- catalyzeAccelerate a process
inaugurate · push forward · energize · spearhead · launch · instigate · break the ice · open the door · set in motion · trigger · spark · light a fire · inspire · take initiative · make the first move · involve · engage · motivate
starts the ball rollingends
Termini or concludes
concludes · wraps up · finishes · terminates · pulls the plug
starts the ball rollingsits on one's hands
Refrains from acting
waits around · drags one's feet · hesitates · procrastinates · stalls
starts the ball rollingthrows a wrench in the works
Deliberately disrupts a process
blocks · obstructs · impedes · hinders · stonewalls
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