Italian Expression · Intermediate
dare il via
to kick off / to start
Pronunciation: DAR-e il VEE-a
Meaning
To initiate an event, process, or activity.
Example
Daremo il via alla conferenza alle nove del mattino.
We will kick off the conference at nine in the morning.
Practice tips
- Practice dare il via out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.