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- Dictionaryopening/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
- 2. a beginning; an initial part: "Maya started tapping out the opening of her story" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. coming at the beginning of something; initial: "she stole the show with her opening remark"
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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.
The meaning of OPENING is an act or instance of making or becoming open. How to use opening in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. the beginning of something: 3…. Learn more.
an act or instance of making or becoming open. an unoccupied space or place: an opening in the woods. a hole in something solid. start: The opening of the play will be delayed for 15 minutes. the first part or initial stage of anything: The opening of the movie gives us a glimpse of the future. a vacancy for a job. an opportunity;
An opening is a hole or empty space through which things or people can pass. He squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence. Synonyms: hole, break, space, tear More Synonyms of opening. 4. countable noun. An opening in a forest is a small area where there are no trees or bushes. [mainly US]
Definition of opening noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
