NOUN | act | first step, initiative, opening move, opening | the first of a series of actions |
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Meaning | The first of a series of actions. | |
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Synonyms | initiative, opening move, opening | |
Narrower | curtain raiser | Any preliminary activity |
first base | The initial stage / stage in accomplishing something | |
peace initiative | opening move in negotiating a peace treaty | |
Broader | beginning, start, commencement | The act of starting something |
Spanish | iniciativa, primer paso | |
Catalan | iniciativa, primer pas |
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