opening plays
noun phraseUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ pleɪz/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ pleɪz/
The first moves or actions a team or player makes at the start of a game.
The coach taught us some new opening plays before the big match.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first scenes or actions that begin a story or show.
The opening plays of the movie were very exciting.
3. The first actions taken to begin a plan or project.
The opening plays of the campaign went smoothly.
4. The first pieces of music played at a concert or event.
The orchestra's opening plays warmed up the crowd.