1. The initial phase or beginning of a contractual agreement, including the presentation of terms and conditions
The contract opening outlined all the responsibilities of both parties.
A abertura do contrato delineou todas as responsabilidades de ambas as partes.
2. In bridge (card game), the initial bid made by the player who opens the contract
His contract opening of three no-trump was aggressive.
Sua abertura de contrato de três sem trunfo foi agressiva.
3. A job position or employment opportunity that becomes available under a contractual arrangement
The company announced three contract openings for software engineers.
A empresa anunciou três aberturas de contrato para engenheiros de software.