1. The first actions or measures taken to begin a process, project, or journey
The initial steps in learning a new language involve mastering basic vocabulary.
Os passos iniciais ao aprender um novo idioma envolvem dominar vocabulário básico.
2. The opening phase of a procedure or undertaking
We need to take initial steps to address this problem before it escalates.
Precisamos tomar passos iniciais para resolver este problema antes que ele escale.