initialmove
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃəl muːv/
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl muːv/
The first thing you do to start something.
Her initial move was to smile and say hello.
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2. The first action taken in a game or contest.
His initial move in chess surprised everyone.
3. The first step in a plan or process.
The initial move of the project was to gather ideas.
4. A first attempt to solve a problem.
Their initial move was to ask for help.