intro
How things begin
Intro is short for introduction—an opening segment that precedes the main content.
Music tracks have intros before verses begin, television shows have intros with theme music and credits, and presentations have intros that set context: Skip the intro and get to the point.
The word works as both noun and verb: Let me intro you to my colleague.
Gap or start
- startTo set going
- outsetInitial point of something
- onsetStarting point of something
- kickoffOpening play in football
lead-in · prelude · prologue · preamble · overture · curtain-raiser · preliminaries · runup
Introductory piece or event
New member integration process
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
walkthrough · tutorial · briefing · rundown · overview · primer · fundamentals · essentials
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- warmthHeat you feel
friendliness · cordiality · icebreaker · hello · acknowledgment
Displaying to an audience
- announcingPublicly stating information
- acquaintingMaking someone aware of
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
meet-and-greet · networking · referral · connection · mingling
opening
Gap or start
kickoff · lead-in · prelude · prologue · preamble · overture · curtain-raiser · preliminaries · runup · warmup
prelude
Introductory piece or event
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- vampAlluring seductress
- lead-inPreliminary portion before main content
hook · riff · buildup · drop · fade-in · instrumental · sample
onboarding
New member integration process
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
groundwork · walkthrough · tutorial · briefing · rundown · overview · primer · fundamentals · essentials · bootcamp
greeting
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
warmth · friendliness · cordiality · icebreaker · hello · acknowledgment
presenting
Displaying to an audience
- announcingPublicly stating information
- acquaintingMaking someone aware of
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
handshake · meet-and-greet · networking · referral · connection · mingling
- televisionTV, television, broadcast, TV shows, TV series
- videosvideos, clip, clips, video clip, films
- YouTubegaming channels, vlog, vlogger, YouTube, beauty gurus
- beginner-friendlyeasy, simple, basic, guided, tutorial
- beginningsbegin, beginning, start, first, opening
- content partschapter, episode, season, series, volume
- needs no introductionObviously familiar to all
- needing no introductionAlready famous to all
- introductory rateTemporary low initial charge
- skip introCommand bypassing opening sequence
- needed no introductionRequired no presentation
- intro class
introduce, introduction, introduced, introductory, introducing, introverted, introvert, introspection, introductions