step-off

Definitions

1. A drop-off, a sudden decrease.
2. A preparatory gathering before a larger main event.

Examples

“[…] is not an issue⟳ of choice," National Gay and Lesbian Task Force⟳ (NGLTF) head Urvashi Vaid told more than 750,000 gathered at the rally's conclusion. "It is an issue⟳ of power." Earlier, at a step-off assembly behind the White House on the Ellipse, Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF) director Tim McFeeley thanked feminists for […]”

“The Cedar Valley High School Marching Band–The Crimson Regiment–will be holding a Step-off meeting TOMORROW Tuesday March⟳ 12 at 7:30 pm in the auditorium at Frontier Middle School. We will be measuring for uniforms in the Band Room beginning at 6:30 pm and finishing up any we miss⟳ after the 7:30 meeting.”

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