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opening

[/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]
noun/adjective/verbfemininepl: openings / aberturas
abertura
1. a hole or gap in something
There was a small opening in the wall.
Havia uma pequena abertura na parede.
2. the beginning or start of something
The opening of the conference was impressive.
A abertura da conferência foi impressionante.
3. a job vacancy or available position
We have an opening for a marketing manager.
Temos uma vaga em aberto para gerente de marketing.
4. the first move in a game, especially chess
She played a strong opening in the chess match.
Ela fez uma abertura forte na partida de xadrez.
5. initial or first in a series
opening remarks at the meeting
observações de abertura na reunião
Synonyms
aperturegapholebeginningstartvacancyopportunity
Antonyms
closingclosingendobstruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abertura
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abertura / vaga
vaga commonly used for job openings
Rio de Janeiro
abertura
standard usage
Portugal
abertura / oportunidade
oportunidade also used for job openings

Related Idioms & Phrases

opening doors (criar oportunidades)
opening up (abrir-se, revelar)
window of opportunity (janela de oportunidade)
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