makes a move
- advancesForward movements or progress
- lungesSudden forward movements
- strikesRefusals to work collectively
- actsDeeds or play sections
- initiatesStarts or new members
chess · gambit · bold · decisive · flirts · approaches · steps · leaps · plays · strategy · pursues · attacks · signals · gesture · daring · calculated · risks · opens
action vs. inaction
makes a movestays put
Remains in place
stands pat · holds back · waits · hesitates · freezes
initiative vs. reactivity
makes a movereacts
Answers to stimulus
responds · hangs back · defers · holds fire
advance vs. retreat
makes a movebacks off
Withdraws from pressure
withdraws · retreats · pulls back · backs away · steps back