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opening help

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ hɛlp]
nounpl: opening helps
ajuda inicial
1. Assistance or support provided at the beginning of a process, project, or situation
The new employee received opening help from their mentor during the first week.
O novo funcionário recebeu ajuda inicial de seu mentor durante a primeira semana.
2. In chess, guidance or instruction on opening strategies and moves
The chess coach provided opening help to improve the student's game.
O treinador de xadrez forneceu ajuda na abertura para melhorar o jogo do aluno.
3. Initial support system or resources made available to facilitate a start
The startup received opening help from investors to launch their business.
A startup recebeu ajuda inicial de investidores para lançar seu negócio.
Synonyms
initial assistancestarter helpbeginning supportfirst aidpreliminary guidance
Antonyms
final assistanceclosing helpwithdrawal of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda inicial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ajuda de abertura
Alternative used in business and chess contexts
Portugal
ajuda de início
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a hand
lend a helping hand
get the ball rolling
get someone started
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