opening layout

noun
UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ ˈleɪaʊt/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈleɪaʊt/

The way things are arranged at the start of something, like the first page of a book or a game board.

The opening layout of the magazine shows a big picture and a short title.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first arrangement of pieces or cards in a game before play begins.

The opening layout of the chessboard puts the pawns in the front row.

3. The way a room or space is set up when it first opens.

The opening layout of the new library has a reading corner near the window.

4. The first design of a webpage or app screen that users see.

The opening layout of the app shows a welcome message and a big button.

5. The starting plan for how parts of a project will be placed.

The opening layout of the garden plan marks where the trees will go.