Pronunciation: /fɜːrst muːv/
noun a person's initial action or decision in a particular situation
A1 In chess, the first move is crucial for setting the tone of the game.
A2 When playing a board game, making the first move can give you an advantage.
B1 Negotiating a deal requires a strategic first move to establish your position.
B2 The company's first move in the market was to launch a viral marketing campaign.
C1 The politician's first move upon taking office was to implement a series of new policies.
C2 A successful entrepreneur knows that the first move in a business venture can make or break the outcome.
verb to make the initial action or decision in a particular situation
A1 She made her first move in the game of chess by moving her pawn two spaces forward.
A2 He decided to make the first move and ask her out on a date.
B1 The company made the first move by offering a new product in the market.
B2 In negotiations, it's important to make the first move to set the tone.
C1 The politician strategically made the first move in the election campaign to gain an advantage.
C2 The CEO's first move to restructure the company was met with mixed reactions from the board.
formal It is important to carefully consider your first move in a game of chess.
informal Make sure you think about your first move before you make it in chess.
slang Don't mess up your first move in chess, dude.
figurative The company's first move in the market was a bold one, setting the tone for their success.
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