opening
an unobstructed or unoccupied space or place: That narrow opening between buildings is a good place to shelter from the rain.
a void in solid matter; a gap, hole, or aperture: There was a little opening in the door they used as a peephole.
a tract of land thinly wooded as compared with adjoining forest tracts.
the act of beginning; start; commencement: Tomorrow is the opening of a new session of Congress.
the first part or initial stage of anything: During the opening, the store had extra late hours.
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, as of a sport season or a season's sale of goods: Today marks the opening of the deer-hunting season.Swimsuits sold well at the summer opening.
the first performance of a theatrical production.
the first public showing or use of something: It's rare for there to be so many journalists at the opening of an art exhibition.
a celebration of the first public showing or performance or of the first use or start of something: The new supermarket is going to give away prizes at its opening.
Law. the statement of the case made by counsel to the court or jury preliminary to adducing evidence.
a mode of beginning a game: a manual of chess openings.
first, inaugural, commencing, or beginning: The opening chapter of the book caught my attention immediately.
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- pre·o·pen·ing, adjective
- self-o·pen·ing, adjective
- un·o·pen·ing, adjective
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How to use opening in a sentence
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Is Google moving toward being search marketing’s point of singularity: Thursday’s daily brief | Carolyn Lyden | February 11, 2021 | Search Engine LandFor example, the opening section of each morning newsletter is now similar to a “mini essay,” focusing on one big topic.
The New York Times aims to convert newsletter readers into paid subscribers as The Morning newsletter tops 1 billion opens | Sara Guaglione | February 10, 2021 | DigidayThat was the vision and dedication that helped guide our nation through some of its most dangerous periods and ultimately helped create the opening that led to the end of the Cold War.
George P. Shultz, counsel and Cabinet member for two Republican presidents, dies at 100 | Michael Abramowitz, David Hoffman | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostWe’re just in the opening stage of the new variants’ arrival in the United States.
Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What the Coronavirus Wants Us to Do | Caroline Chen | February 6, 2021 | ProPublicaA few weeks later, I went to City Wildlife’s headquarters off Blair Road NW and, wearing a mask, recorded some introductions, along with opening and closing remarks.
Here’s the deal with Alice Deal and the middle school named in her honor | John Kelly | February 3, 2021 | Washington Post
The ancient Egyptian festival of Wepet Renpet (“opening of the year”) was not just a time of rebirth—it was dedicated to drinking.
They keep their heads low while running behind a large curtain covering the opening between two housing blocks.
Although a hit in Britain, the movie flopped after opening at Radio City in New York.
The opening of the battle narrative begins on—get this—page 266!
Lastly, the re-opening of diplomatic ties between Havana and Washington gives Brazil a chance to push for changes in Cuba.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers | Catalina Lobo-Guererro | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn to Gaba Tepe just in time to see the opening, the climax and the end of the dreaded Turkish counter attack.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThese practical demonstrations occurred usually in the opening enthusiasm of the term.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsSpecimens were easily collected in a mist net placed across the opening.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula | Erwin E. KlaasIt would be like opening the windows upon a stuffy, overcrowded and unventilated room of disputing people.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsHe didn't even wait until he had found the opening in which his daughter had appeared.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott Bailey
British Dictionary definitions for opening
/ (ˈəʊpənɪŋ) /
the act of making or becoming open
a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway; gap
mainly US a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent
the first part or stage of something
the first performance of something, esp a theatrical production
(as modifier): the opening night
a specific or formal sequence of moves at the start of any of certain games, esp chess or draughts
an opportunity or chance, esp for employment or promotion in a business concern
law the preliminary statement made by counsel to the court or jury before adducing evidence in support of his case
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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