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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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   OPENING definition: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. a ceremony at the beginning of…. Learn more.

3. 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.

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

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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.

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

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   8 meanings: 1. the act of making or becoming open 2. a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway;.... Click for more definitions.

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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.

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

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   1. the act of making or becoming open. 2. a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway; gap. 3. (Forestry) chiefly US a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent. 4. the first part or stage of something.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPENING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. the beginning of something: 3…. Learn more.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › openingopening - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   5 days ago · opening. present participle and gerund of open. Adjective.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › openingOpening Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Opening Definition. ōpə-nĭng. openings. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Noun. Adjective. Verb. Filter. noun. openings. A becoming open or causing to be open. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An open place or part; hole; gap; aperture. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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

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    Definition of opening noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.