opening serve
📖 Definitions
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The very first serve delivered at the beginning of a tennis match, a volleyball game, or a specific set.; A metaphorical term referring to the initial action or move that initiates a process, negotiation, or sequence of events.
💬 Examples
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The player's opening serve was an ace, immediately putting pressure on the opponent.
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His opening serve in the negotiations set a cooperative tone for the meeting.