open for business; first transaction of the day; start of something
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
(of a store, etc.) to open for business; to start operating
neutralOften used for the grand opening of a new business or the daily opening of an established one.
This new restaurant opens for business next Monday.
The store opens for business at 9 AM.
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They chose an auspicious day to open for business and set off many firecrackers.
verb
(for a merchant) to make the first transaction of the day
informalA term used in business circles, believed to bring good luck for the rest of the day.
I haven't made my first sale of the day yet; you are my first customer.
The boss hopes to make the first sale early to get a good omen for the day.
verb
(figurative) to start; to commence; to begin
neutralUsed metaphorically for the beginning of activities, events, or abstract concepts.
A new round of negotiations is about to begin.
This project encountered difficulties right from the start.
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His literary career thus commenced.