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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.
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.
OPEN definition: 1. not closed or fastened: 2. ready to be used or ready to provide a service: 3. not closed in or…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of opening noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
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;
1. [count] : a hole or empty space that you can go through. the opening of a cave. They squeezed through a narrow opening between the fence and an oak tree. The enemy's troops poured through an opening in our defenses. 2. [count] : the first part of something : beginning — usually singular.
