open locally
[OH-pən LOH-kuh-lee]
verb phrase
abrir localmente
1. to start or launch a business, restaurant, or establishment in a specific local area or neighborhood
The coffee shop decided to open locally before expanding to other cities.
A cafeteria decidiu abrir localmente antes de expandir para outras cidades.
2. to access or operate a file, document, or application on a local computer or device rather than remotely
You can open locally the document you saved on your computer.
Você pode abrir localmente o documento que salvou no seu computador.
3. to launch a business initiative focused on serving the immediate community first
They wanted to open locally and build strong community relationships before going national.
Eles queriam abrir localmente e construir relacionamentos comunitários fortes antes de ir para o nacional.
In Brazil, 'abrir localmente' reflects the importance of community-focused entrepreneurship, particularly in startup culture where businesses often begin by serving their immediate neighborhoods before scaling nationally. In the USA and NYC, this phrase is common in both small business development and tech contexts, emphasizing grassroots growth and local economic engagement.
NYC Slang
open up in the neighborhood / start a spot locally
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