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opening moves

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ muːvz]
noun
primeiros movimentos
1. The initial actions or steps taken at the beginning of a game, negotiation, or strategic situation
The opening moves in chess are critical to establishing a strong position.
Os primeiros movimentos no xadrez são críticos para estabelecer uma posição forte.
2. The first tactical or strategic actions taken in any competitive or planned undertaking
The company's opening moves in the new market were aggressive and well-planned.
Os primeiros movimentos da empresa no novo mercado foram agressivos e bem planejados.
Synonyms
opening gambitfirst movesinitial stepsopening playpreliminary actions
Antonyms
closing movesfinal movesendgame

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeiros movimentos
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
os primeiros lances
Alternative usage, especially in strategic contexts
São Paulo
primeiros movimentos
Standard business and gaming terminology
Portugal
primeiros movimentos
Identical usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make one's opening move
opening gambit
the first move
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