Synonyms for Taking first step:

• v.

  •start (verb)
  • originate,
  • engender,
  • take the plunge,
  • go ahead,
  • embark,
  • light,
  • initiate,
  • inaugurate,
  • found,
  • pioneer,
  • spring,
  • activate,
  • instigate,
  • depart,
  • set out,
  • take first step,
  • get going,
  • lay foundation,
  • make a beginning,
  • arouse,
  • rise,
  • create,
  • open,
  • launch,
  • institute,
  • enter upon,
  • hit the road,
  • introduce,
  • arise,
  • issue,
  • appear,
  • sally forth,
  • come into being,
  • set in motion,
  • incite,
  • set up,
  • rouse,
  • turn on,
  • get under way,
  • commence,
  • establish,
  • leave,
  • see light.

Antonyms for Taking first step:

• v.

  • start
    conclude, dull, complete, halt, keep, calm, stay, hold, ignore, stop, destroy, end, close, ruin, cease, hide, prevent, finish, die.