Collocations for first - noun

engage
She engaged first gear and pulled off.

get into, move into, slam into
As he moved into first the gear-lever knob came off in his hand.

put sth into
Put the car into first and pull off slowly.

find
It''s very difficult to find first on this car.

in ~
There was something wrong with the gearbox and I had to drive all the way home in first.

double
She did Philosophy and English Literature and got a double first.

be awarded, gain, get, obtain

~ in
He got a first in modern history.