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openings

[/ˈoʊpənɪŋz/]
noun
aberturas
1. Gaps, holes, or spaces that allow passage or access
The openings in the fence allowed us to see through.
As aberturas na cerca permitiram que víssemos através dela.
2. Available positions or jobs
There are several job openings at the company.
Há várias vagas na empresa.
3. The beginning or commencement of an event
The opening of the concert was spectacular.
A abertura do concerto foi espetacular.
4. Chess or strategy game initial moves
He studied several chess openings.
Ele estudou várias aberturas de xadrez.
NYC Slang
spots
Synonyms
gapsholesaperturesvacanciespositionsopportunitiesbreaksdebuts
Antonyms
closingsclosuresendingsconclusions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aberturas
Standard usage across Brazil
Brazil
vagas
Specifically used for job openings
Portugal
aberturas
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
postos
Used for job openings in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

opening doors
opening up opportunities
from the opening
new openings
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