first step

ˈfɜːrst stɛp

Definition

Definition of first step - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

beginninginitial action in a series of events

Taking the first step is always the hardest.

beginning

commencement

initiation

progresssmall action towards a goal

Learning the alphabet is the first step in reading.

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Expressions with first

put first

arrange something at the beginning of a sequence

He put the most important task first on his list.

blink first

give in or show weakness before the other side

He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.

first light

time when light first appears in the morning

We set out on our hike at first light.

first off

adv.

introduce the first point or start the first action before others

First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.

at first sight

adv.

immediately upon seeing something or someone

She fell in love at first sight.

first things first

exp.

address important tasks before others

First things first, finish your homework before playing.

Expressions with step

step on

press down with the foot

He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..

baby step

very small progress or movement towards a goal

He took baby steps in learning to read.

in step

adv.

moving in perfect rhythm with others

The soldiers marched in step with the music.

step between

move into a space between two things

He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.

step on someone's feet

press your foot down on another person's foot

Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.

watch one's step

move carefully to avoid obstacles

Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

every step of the way

adv.

present at each stage of a journey

He was there every step of the way during the project.

keep in step

walk in rhythm with others

The soldiers keep in step during the parade.

out of step

adj.

not synchronized with others in movement

The dancer was out of step with the group.

step away from

move physically away from something or someone

She decided to step away from the edge.

Terms with first step included in their meaning

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make the first move

initiative

take the first step in a process

starting gate

first step

beginning or initial stage of a process

first base

romantic step

kissing as the first step in a relationship

thin edge of the wedge

metaphor consequence

small first step leading to larger, often negative, result

in the first instance

adv.

order

used to show the first step or stage in a process

peace initiative

diplomacy

first step in negotiating peace agreements

secondary processes

manufacturing

steps to make a product after the first step

starter castle

informal

large home considered a first step into luxury living

Examples of first step in a sentence

Starting a new job is the first step.
Saving money is the first step to financial independence.
Joining a gym was her first step to getting fit.

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French:premier pas, première étape, ...
German:erster Schritt, erste Maßnahme, ...
Italian:primo passo, prima fase, ...
Spanish:primer paso, primera etapa, ...
Portuguese:primeiro passo, primeira etapa, ...
Chinese:第一步, ...
Japanese:最初の一歩, ...
Arabic:خُطْوَة أُولَى, ...
Hebrew:צַעַד רִאשׁוֹן, ...
Russian:первый шаг, ...
Ukrainian:перший крок, початок, ...
Hindi:पहला कदम, ...
Bengali:প্রথম পদক্ষেপ, প্রাথমিক পদক্ষেপ, ...
Catalan:primer pas, primera acció, ...
Czech:první krok, ...
Danish:første skridt, ...
Dutch:eerste stap, ...
Greek:πρώτο βήμα, αρχική ενέργεια, ...
Hungarian:első lépés, ...
Khmer:ជំហានដំបូង, ដំណាក់កាលដំបូង, ...
Korean:첫걸음, 첫 걸음, ...
Persian:گام نخست, اولین گام, ...
Polish:pierwszy krok, ...
Portuguese (BR):primeiro passo, primeira etapa, ...
Romanian:primul pas, prima etapă, ...
Swedish:första steget, ...
Thai:ก้าวแรก, ขั้นตอนแรก, ...
Turkish:ilk adım, ...
Vietnamese:bước đầu tiên, khởi đầu, ...

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Definition of first step - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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