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opening support

[/ˈoʊpənɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/]
nounpl: opening supports
apoio inicial
1. Initial assistance or backing provided at the beginning of a project, business venture, event, or performance
The government provided opening support for the new startup through grants and tax incentives.
O governo forneceu apoio inicial para a nova startup através de subsídios e incentivos fiscais.
2. In sports/entertainment, an opening act or preliminary performance that precedes the main event
The band served as opening support for the international tour.
A banda atuou como apoio de abertura para a turnê internacional.
3. Structural or technical support implemented at the beginning stages of construction or development
Opening support beams were installed before the main construction began.
Vigas de apoio inicial foram instaladas antes do início da construção principal.
Synonyms
initial supportpreliminary assistanceopening actearly backingfoundational support
Antonyms
closing supportfinal backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio inicial
Most common term used in business and project contexts
São Paulo
suporte de abertura
Technical term used in engineering and construction
Portugal
apoio de abertura
Used in both formal and informal contexts
General Brazilian
banda de abertura
Specific term for opening act/performance in entertainment

Related Idioms & Phrases

get off to a good start with opening support
provide opening support for someone's dream
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