opening task

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ tæsk]
nounpl: opening tasks
tarefa de abertura
1. The first or initial task in a sequence, project, or process that must be completed before proceeding to subsequent tasks
The opening task of the project was to establish a budget and timeline.
A tarefa de abertura do projeto foi estabelecer um orçamento e cronograma.
2. In gaming or chess, the foundational moves or actions that begin a game or match
In chess, the opening task is to control the center of the board.
No xadrez, a tarefa de abertura é controlar o centro do tabuleiro.
3. An introductory activity or assignment designed to initiate a lesson, meeting, or event
The teacher gave students an opening task to review yesterday's lesson.
A professora deu aos alunos uma tarefa de abertura para revisar a aula de ontem.
In Brazilian business culture, 'tarefa de abertura' is commonly used in project management and education. In the USA and NYC, this phrase is frequently used in corporate settings, educational environments, and gaming contexts to describe the initiation phase of any structured activity. The concept emphasizes the importance of a strong beginning to establish momentum and direction.
NYC Slang
first move, starter task, kick-off task
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial taskfirst taskintroductory taskstarter taskpreliminary task
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing taskfinal taskconcluding tasklast task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefa de abertura
Standard formal usage in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa de começar
More informal, colloquial variant
São Paulo
tarefa inicial
Common alternative in corporate environments
Portugal
tarefa de abertura
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in formal contexts

Related Words

opening movefirst stepinitial phasebeginning activitypreliminary work

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice with an opening task
set the tone with an opening task
get the ball rolling with an opening task
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