No. 979 in Afrikaans
afskop
"Afskop" means "kick-off" or "to start."
In a sentence
Die sokkerwedstryd gaan om drieuur vanmiddag afskop.
The soccer match will kick off at three PM this afternoon.
Here, 'afskop' is used to refer to the start of a sports match, typically the initial action in a soccer game.
Ons sal die vergadering met 'n voorstel afskop.
We will kick off the meeting with a proposal.
In this context, 'afskop' means to begin or initiate a meeting or discussion with something.
Na die pouse sal die program weer afskop.
After the break, the program will kick off again.
This usage indicates the resumption or continuation of an event after a pause.
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