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   opening

   /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a space or gap that allows passage or access: "an opening in the roof would get rid of the smoke" Similar holegapaperturespaceorificeventslotwindowcrackslitgashsplitfissureperforationcleftcrevicecutincisionrentcavitycrannygroovechinkeyemouthloopholepeepholejudasintersticespyholehiatusforamendoorwaygatewayportalwayentranceentryentrywaymeans of entryway inentréeaccessmeans of accessexitegressway out
   • 2. a beginning; an initial part: "Maya started tapping out the opening of her story" Similar beginningstartoutsetinceptionlaunchbirthdawnintroductionpreliminaryprefacepreludeforewordpreambleprefatory remarksopening statementopening remarksprologueinformal:kick-offformal:commencementrare:proemprolegomenonOpposite closurecloseendtermination
   • ▪ a ceremony or celebratory gathering at which a building, show, etc. is declared to be open: "I covered the opening of a new computerized diagnosis unit" Similar opening ceremonyofficial openinglaunchinitiationinaugurationinstitutionfoundationestablishmentsetting upformationconstitutionopening nightpremierefirst nightfirst showingprivate viewvernissage
   • ▪ a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game.
   • ▪ a counsel's preliminary statement of a case in a law court.
   • 3. an opportunity to achieve something: "they seem to have exploited fully the openings offered" Similar opportunitychancefavourable time/occasion/momentright set of circumstancesmomentoccasionwindow (of opportunity)possibilityturntimeinformal:breaklucky breakshot
   • ▪ an available job: "there are few openings for the ex-footballer" Similar vacancypositionjobopportunity

   adjective

   • 1. coming at the beginning of something; initial: "she stole the show with her opening remark"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPENING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of opening as a noun and an adjective in different contexts, such as a hole, a ceremony, a beginning, or an opportunity. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

   • English (US)

     OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or...

   • Opening: Indonesian Translation

     OPENING translate: tempat terbuka, pembukaan, pembukaan,...

   • Opening: Polish Translation

     OPENING translate: otwór, początek, otwarcie, (wolny) etat,...

   • Opening: Thai Translation

     opening translate: รอยโหว่, ส่วนแรก, การฉลองการเปิดปฐมฤกษ์,...

   • Opening: Norwegian Translation

     opening - translate into Norwegian with the...

   • Opening: Arabic Translation

     opening translate: افتِتاح, مُفتَتح, فَتْحة. Learn more in...

   • Opening: Ukrainian Translation

     OPENING - translate into Ukrainian with the...

   • Hard Opening

     HARD OPENING definition: 1. an occasion when a business is...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › openingOPENING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   an act or instance of making or becoming open: The opening of the tomb gathered much publicity. Antonyms: closing. the act of a person or thing that opens: Her opening of the ceremony was brilliantly handled. an unobstructed or unoccupied space or place: That narrow opening between buildings is a good place to shelter from the rain.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › openingOpening Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word opening, from making or becoming open to a formal event or occasion. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › openingOpening - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An opening is an empty space. That opening in the back of your closet might lead to a secret room. A job opening, on the other hand, is an available job that could open you up to an entirely new career. There are openings in crowds you can slip through if you're in a hurry, and openings, or availabilities, in classes you really want to take.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPENING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'opening' in different contexts, such as a hole, a start, a chance, or a job. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for 'opening'.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › openingOpening - definition of opening by The Free Dictionary

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishopening noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word opening in English with pictures, pronunciation and example sentences. Find out the different types and senses of opening, such as a space, a ceremony, a job or a part of clothing.