openingchange

noun

UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/

US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/

An opening change is the first small change you make when you start something new.

The opening change to the game made it more fun for everyone.

SYNONYMS

first change initial change starting change early change beginning change

RELATED WORDS

opening move first step start beginning change

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change made at the start of a meeting or event.

The opening change to the schedule moved the first talk to nine o'clock.

3. The first adjustment made when opening a shop or business.

The opening change to the store hours helped early shoppers.

4. A small change that begins a series of changes.

That opening change led to many more improvements later.