opening

• Descreve a fase inicial de algo, uma oportunidade ou uma abertura que permite acesso ou entrada.

Describes something that is an initial stage, opportunity, or gap allowing access or entry.

1. First or initialB1formal

   Coming at the beginning; introductory or inaugural.

   Inicial

   • The opening chapter sets the scene for the story.
   • She gave the opening speech at the conference.
   • This is the opening scene of the movie.

   Sinônimosbeginningfirstinauguralinitialintroductorystarting

   Antônimosclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminal

2. Available or accessibleB2formal

   Providing an opportunity or space; welcoming.

   Disponível

   • The position is still opening for applications.
   • They have an opening policy towards new ideas.
   • The store has an opening for a sales assistant.

   Antônimosbarredblockedclosedinaccessibleshutunavailable

• Substantivo que designa uma abertura, buraco ou espaço em algo, ou o início de um evento ou atividade.

A noun referring to a gap, hole, or space in something, or the beginning of an event or activity.

1. Gap or holeA2formal

   A space or hole in something solid or between two things.

   Abertura ou buraco

   • The window has a small opening for ventilation.
   • He squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence.
   • The cave had a dark opening at the base of the cliff.

   Sinônimosaperturecleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholenotchorificeslitslotvent

   Antônimosblockclosureplugsealstopper

2. B1formal

   The start or beginning of an event, performance, or period.

   Início

   • The opening of the new store attracted many customers.
   • The movie's opening scene was very dramatic.
   • She spoke at the opening of the conference.

   Sinônimosbeginningcommencementinceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutsetstart

   Antônimoscloseconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Job opportunityB1formal

   A vacant position or opportunity for employment.

   Vaga

   • There is an opening for a marketing manager.
   • We have an opening in our sales department.
   • The company announced several new openings.

   Sinônimosappointmentjobopportunitypositionpostsituationslotvacancy

4. OpportunityB2informal

   A chance or possibility to do something.

   Oportunidade

   • This is a great opening to start your own business.
   • He saw an opening to make a good impression.
   • The mistake gave the opponent an opening to score.

   Sinônimoschanceoccasionopportunitypossibilityslotvacancywindow

   Antônimosbarrierblockagedead endobstacle

• Verbo que indica a ação de abrir algo, dar acesso ou iniciar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become open or accessible, or to begin something.

1. Unclose or unlockA1formal

   To move a door, window, lid, etc., so that it is no longer closed or covering something.

   Abrir

   • Please open the window; it's hot in here.
   • She opened the door and invited us in.
   • He opened the box to see what was inside.

   Sinônimosunbarunboltunfastenunlock

   Antônimoscloselocksealshut

2. Start or beginA2formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   Abrir

   • The store opens at 9 AM every day.
   • The new school opens next month.
   • They opened the meeting with a welcome speech.

   Sinônimosbegincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or revealB1formal

   To unfold, spread out, or reveal something that was closed or hidden.

   Revelar

   • Open the map so we can find the route.
   • She opened her heart and shared her feelings.
   • The detective opened the case file.

   Sinônimosdiscloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   Antônimoscloseconcealhidesealshut

Variantes phrasalopen up