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opening terms

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ tɜrmz]
noun
termos de abertura
1. Initial conditions or proposals presented at the beginning of negotiations, discussions, or agreements
The opening terms of the contract were quite favorable to both parties.
Os termos de abertura do contrato eram bastante favoráveis para ambas as partes.
2. The first offer or bid made in a negotiation or commercial transaction
We presented our opening terms for the merger discussion.
Apresentamos nossos termos de abertura para a discussão de fusão.
3. Preliminary conditions or requirements stated at the start of a business deal
The opening terms included a 10% discount for early commitment.
Os termos de abertura incluíam um desconto de 10% para comprometimento antecipado.
Synonyms
opening offerinitial termspreliminary termsstarting conditionsproposed terms
Antonyms
closing termsfinal termssettlement terms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termos de abertura
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
termos iniciais
Alternative used in commercial negotiations
Portugal
condições iniciais
More formal legal usage; often preferred in contracts

Related Idioms & Phrases

opening bid
opening offer
on the table
initial proposal
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