1. The first bid made in an auction, establishing the starting price for an item
The opening bid for the vintage painting was set at $500.
O lance inicial para a pintura antiga foi estabelecido em $500.
2. In bridge or other card games, the first bid made by a player to indicate their hand strength
She made an opening bid of one heart to show her strength in that suit.
Ela fez um lance inicial de um copas para mostrar sua força naquele naipe.
3. In negotiation or business, an initial offer that serves as a starting point for discussion
The company's opening bid for the contract was significantly lower than expected.
O lance inicial da empresa para o contrato foi significativamente menor do que o esperado.