first step

/fərst stɛp/

/fəst stɛp/

Other forms: first steps

Definitions of first step

1. noun

   the first of a series of actions
   synonyms: initiative, opening, opening move

   types:

   curtain raiser

   any preliminary activity

   first base

   the initial stage in accomplishing something

   peace initiative

   opening move in negotiating a peace treaty

   type of:

   beginning, commencement, start

   the act of starting something