opening procedure
[/ˈoʊpənɪŋ prəˈsɛdʒər/]
nounpl: opening procedures
procedimento de abertura
1. The formal steps or sequence of actions required to begin a business operation, legal case, meeting, or institution
The opening procedure for the new store includes inventory checks and staff training.
O procedimento de abertura para a nova loja inclui verificação de estoque e treinamento de pessoal.
2. In surgical contexts, the initial steps taken by a surgeon to access the surgical site
The surgeon explained the opening procedure before beginning the operation.
O cirurgião explicou o procedimento de abertura antes de iniciar a operação.
3. In chess, the systematic approach and moves made at the beginning of a game
Learning proper opening procedures is essential for chess players.
Aprender procedimentos de abertura adequados é essencial para jogadores de xadrez.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business environments, particularly in banking, retail, and legal sectors. In the USA, it's standard terminology in corporate, medical, and institutional contexts. The formality and specificity of opening procedures reflects professional and regulatory standards in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
set the tone from the opening procedure
follow the opening procedure to the letter
streamline the opening procedure
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