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leave an opening
[liːv ən ˈoʊpənɪŋ]
verb phrase
deixar uma abertura
1.
To create or maintain a gap or opportunity; to fail to close off a possibility
He deliberately left an opening in his argument for further discussion.
Ele deliberadamente deixou uma abertura em seu argumento para discussão posterior.
2.
To create a vulnerable point or weakness in defense or protection
The defender left an opening that allowed the striker to score.
O defensor deixou uma abertura que permitiu ao atacante marcar.
3.
To maintain the possibility of future reconciliation or negotiation
She wanted to leave an opening for them to reconcile in the future.
Ela queria deixar uma abertura para que se reconciliassem no futuro.
Synonyms
create an opportunity
leave room
leave a gap
leave a loophole
Antonyms
close off
seal
block
foreclose
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deixar uma abertura
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
deixar uma brecha
Alternative colloquial form meaning to leave a crack or gap
Portugal
deixar uma abertura
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave the door open
crack in the armor
chink in the armor
give someone a chance
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