avaus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gambit noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
- kick off verb To begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.
- opener noun A tool designed to open something, such as a can or bottle.
- opening noun A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
- overture noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
Senses
avaus is used for these senses in English:
- gambit A remark intended to open a conversation.
- kick-off (football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
- opener (colloquial) The first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation.
- opening An act or instance of making or becoming open.
- opening The first few measures of a musical composition.
- opening The first few moves in a game.
- overture (often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
gambit — full definition
- noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
- noun Any calculated move or strategy, especially one that involves an initial small sacrifice or risk for a later advantage.
- noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.
kick off — full definition
- verb To begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.
- verb In football and similar sports, to start play by kicking the ball from the centre spot; as a noun, kick-off is the moment play begins.
- verb To lose your temper or start causing trouble, or of a situation, to erupt into a row or fight.