first up

A phrase used to introduce the first topic one wants to address. I do want to hear about your day, but first up, let me tell you what the wedding planner had to say. First up at today's assembly, we have our sixth grade spelling bee.

first up

1 first of all. 2 at the first attempt. Australian

first ˈoff/ˈup

(informal) before anything else; to begin with: First off, we will choose the teams, then we can start the game.

See also: first, off, up

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Of course, falling behind 3-0 before getting your first ups does tend to quiet a crowd.

OPENING NIGHT IS A FLOP FOR ANGELS

5, which according to Liebert is the first UPS software written in Java, is available for Microsoft Windows NT/95/98/ME, HP-Ux, Novell Netware, AIX, Sun Solaris and Linux operating systems.

Liebert Hiross releases new version of MultiLink software

Raff will compete in the 3-axle competition while Kalinowski and Seltzer become the first UPS drivers in the Step Van competition that debuted this year in some 23 state championships.

23 UPS and UPS Freight Drivers Going to U.S. Championships

Since the first UPS Integrad site opened in Landover, Md.

Germany,United States : UPS Driver Training Center Opens In West Boylston, Massachussets

UPS announces the opening of Europes first UPS Integrad site, a next generation driver training facility, in Cologne, Germany.

Germany : UPS Integrad Driver Training Facility Opens In Cologne, Germany

As the world's leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, Tripp Lite's innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world's most trusted premium surge suppressor -- the Isobar(R) -- with more than 14 million in use.

Leading Power Protection Equipment Manufacturer Selects Clear Technologies' C2 CRM over Relavis

Today UPS announced the opening of its first UPS Access Point location in Vienna.

Austria : UPS Introduces New Convenient Pick Up And Drop Off Options In Vienna, Austria With UPS Access Point Network

Representing yet another milestone, this will be the company's first UPS installation in Japan.

Active Power Announces 1st Shipment of Mid-Range Power Units

Through this commitment, MGE becomes one of the first UPS manufacturers to embrace the environmentally friendly fuel cell technology and offer a zero-emission generator power solution with Ballard(R) fuel cells.

MGE UPS Systems Selected as World Wide Distributor and Service Provider for Ballard Power's AirGen-TM- Fuel Cell Generator Systems

McCullough also established and lead the first UPS eCommerce team.

United States : UPS Appoints New Region And Business Unit Presidents

We are pleased to be the first UPS market in Asia to pioneer the use of telematics and look forward to delivering the best level of customer service by making our operations as efficient as possible.

United States : UPS Introduces Telematics to Singapore Vehicle Fleet

As the world's leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, Tripp Lite's innovations include the world's first UPS designed specifically for personal computers and the world's most advanced surge suppressor--the Isobar(R).

Tripp Lite Awarded New York State Contract to Supply State Agencies with Award-Winning Power Protection Products

Affordable Pulsar Esprit Power Cluster is First UPS to Assure

MGE Introduces New Pulsar Esprit Power Cluster for Small Networks

The Esprit SLR is the first UPS in its class to incorporate XML Web-based management.

MGE to Preview the Industry's Smallest UPSs for Networks At Comdex 2000

The SLR, as with the other Esprit models, is the first UPS to incorporate XML Web-based management.

MGE Introduces the Industry's Smallest UPS for Networks; New Slim Line Rackmount UPSs Offer Superior Protection for Servers