primary steps
First essential moves
Primary steps are the initial or most fundamental actions in a process or procedure.
The phrase emphasizes both sequence (these come first) and importance (these are essential): The primary steps in CPR are checking responsiveness and calling for help.
In dance, primary steps are the basic movements from which more complex choreography develops.
- initialName's opening letter
- beginningInitial stage of something
- firstPosition number one
- fundamentalForming the base
- basicFundamental in nature
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