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- DictionaryO·pen·ing/ˈōp(ə)niNG/
noun
- 1. an aperture or gap, especially one allowing access: "she peered through one of the smaller openings"
- 2. a beginning; an initial part: "Maya started tapping out the opening of her story"
adjective
- 1. coming at the beginning of something; initial: "she stole the show with her opening remark"
The meaning of OPENING is an act or instance of making or becoming open. How to use opening in a sentence.
OPENING definition: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. a ceremony at the beginning of…. Learn more.
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”.
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) chieflyUS a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent. 4. the first part or stage of something.
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. Synonyms: opportunity , chance , break [ informal ] , time More Synonyms of opening
OPENING meaning: 1. a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: 2. the beginning of something: 3…. Learn more.
Definition of opening noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
