first base: Meaning and Definition of

first' base'

1. the first in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.
2. the position of the player covering the area of the infield near first base.
2. His suggestions for labor-saving techniques never got to first base.
1. to succeed in the initial phase of a plan or undertaking:His suggestions for labor-saving techniques never got to first base.
2. to engage in petting that goes no further than kissing.