o·pen·ing
o·pen·ing/ˈōp(ə)niNG/
noun
- an aperture or gap, especially one allowing access."she peered through one of the smaller openings"synonyms: hole, gap, aperture, space, orifice, vent, slot, window, crack, slit, gash, split, fissure, perforation, cleft, crevice, cut, incision, rent, cavity, cranny, groove, chink, eye, mouth, loophole, peephole, judas, interstice, spyhole, hiatus, foramen, doorway, gateway, portal, way, entrance, entry, entryway, means of entry, way in, entrée, access, means of access, exit, egress, way out
- a beginning; an initial part."Maya started tapping out the opening of her story"synonyms: beginning, start, outset, inception, launch, birth, dawn, introduction, preliminary, preface, prelude, foreword, preamble, prefatory remarks, opening statement, opening remarks, prologue, kickoff, commencement, proem, prolegomenon
- an opportunity to achieve something."they seem to have exploited fully the openings offered"synonyms: opportunity, chance, favorable time/occasion/moment, right set of circumstances, moment, occasion, window (of opportunity), possibility, turn, time, break, lucky break, shot
adjective
coming at the beginning of something; initial.
"she stole the show with her opening remark"
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The meaning of OPENING is an act or instance of making or becoming open. How to use opening in a sentence.
OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. a ceremony at the beginning of…. Learn more.
noun. an act or instance of making or becoming open: The opening of the tomb gathered much publicity. Antonyms: closing.
/ˈʌʊpənɪŋ/ · noun. an open or empty space in or between things · noun. a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made · noun. an aperture or hole that opens ...
8 senses: 1. the act of making or becoming open 2. a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway; gap.
an employment vacancy; an unfilled position or job: There are no openings for waitstaff at the moment. an opportunity; chance. a formal or official beginning, ...
OPENING meaning: 1 : a hole or empty space that you can go through; 2 : the first part of something beginning usually singular.
noun. noun. /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ 1[countable] a space or hole that someone or something can pass through We could see the stars through an opening in the roof.
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o•pen•ing ... n. 1. an act or instance of making or becoming open. 2. an unobstructed or unoccupied space or place. 3. a hole or void in solid matter. 4. the act ...
[countable, usually singular] the beginning or first part of something. The movie has an exciting opening. a brilliant opening sequence.
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