first step

appearance beginning inauguration introduction launching opener presentation

admission bow entrance entree entrée graduating graduation incoming initiation

coming out coming out party

conclusion end ending finish

closing finale

access means of access opening wedge point of entry

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

alpha arrival coming day one flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

conclusion end ending finish

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

stop