first base

• Im Baseball die erste der vier Bases, die ein Spieler erreichen muss, um einen Punkt zu erzielen. Umgangssprachlich auch als Metapher für den ersten Schritt oder die erste Phase in einer Entwicklung, Beziehung oder einem Projekt verwendet.

A term from baseball referring to the first of four bases a player must touch to score a run. In informal contexts, it is also used as a metaphor for the first stage of progress in a relationship or project.

1. Baseball baseA2formalamerican

   The first of the four bases a player must touch to score a run in baseball.

   Erste Base

   • The batter hit the ball and ran to first base.
   • He was safe at first base after a close play.
   • The coach told him to stay on first base.

2. Initial stage of a relationshipB2slangamerican

   The first stage of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, typically involving kissing.

   Erste Basis

   • They didn't even get to first base on their date.
   • He was nervous about getting to first base with her.
   • In high school, reaching first base was a big deal.

3. First step in a processB1informal

   The initial stage or starting point of any project or endeavor.

   Erster Schritt

   • Getting the funding is the first base of the project.
   • We haven't even reached first base in our negotiations.
   • Completing the application is the first base for the job.