Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   O·pen·ing

   /ˈōp(ə)niNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. an aperture or gap, especially one allowing access: "she peered through one of the smaller openings" 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:kickoffformal:commencementrare:proemprolegomenonOpposite closurecloseendtermination
   • ▪ the occasion of a play, exhibition, public building, etc. being declared open or ready for use, marked by a celebratory gathering or ceremony: "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.
   • ▪ an attorney's preliminary statement of a case in a court of law.
   • ▪ an open piece of ground in a wooded area; a clearing: US "I reached an opening in the forest"
   • 3. an opportunity to achieve something: "they seem to have exploited fully the openings offered" Similar opportunitychancefavorable time/occasion/momentright set of circumstancesmomentoccasionwindow (of opportunity)possibilityturntimeinformal:breaklucky breakshot
   • ▪ an available job or position: "an opening for a professional engineer in the public works department" Similar vacancypositionjobopportunity

   adjective

   • 1. coming at the beginning of something; initial: "she stole the show with her opening remark"

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • O

     1

   • P

     3

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • G

     2

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is an opening in a forest?

   • An opening is a hole or empty space through which things or people can pass. An opening in a forest is a small area where there are no trees or bushes . An opening is a good opportunity to do something, for example to show people how good you are. Her capabilities were always there; all she needed was an opening to show them.

   OPENING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/opening

   See all results for this question

   What does opening mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! OPENING definition: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. a ceremony at the beginning of…. Learn more.

   OPENING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/opening

   See all results for this question

   What is the first part of an opening?

   • The opening of something such as a book, play, or concert is the first part of it. An opening is a hole or empty space through which things or people can pass. An opening in a forest is a small area where there are no trees or bushes . An opening is a good opportunity to do something, for example to show people how good you are.

   OPENING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/opening

   See all results for this question

   What does opening mean in Spanish?

   • abertura, brecha, início… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. the beginning of something: 3…. Learn more.

   OPENING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/learner-english/opening

   See all results for this question

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › opening

   • Cached

   Opening is a noun that means an act or instance of making or becoming open, an area without trees or with scattered trees, or a beginning. See synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of opening.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPENING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of opening as a noun and an adjective in different contexts, such as a hole, a ceremony, a beginning, or an opportunity. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   3 days ago · Opening is a word that can be used as an adjective, noun, or countable noun. It has different meanings depending on the context, such as the first part of something, a hole or space, a job or opportunity, or a series of moves in chess or draughts. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and pronunciation of opening.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › openingOpening - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › opening

   Definitions of opening. noun. an open or empty space in or between things. “there was a small opening between the trees” synonyms: gap. see more. noun. a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made. “they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door” see more. noun. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › openingOPENING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › opening

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the word opening, as well as how to use it in a sentence. Find out the different meanings and uses of opening as a noun and an adjective, and see related words and phrases.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › opening

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word opening in different contexts, such as a gap, a hole, a start, a job, a chance, or a statement. Find synonyms, related terms, and examples from various sources and dictionaries.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › openingOPENING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › opening

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of opening as a noun and an adjective, with different senses and usage examples. Find out how to say opening in different languages with the translator tool.