| NOUN | act | opening move, first step, initiative, 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 | first step, initiative, 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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