opening

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/

1
showing that something is open or has begun
the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
the president’s opening address
Synonyms and related words
From or at the beginning
original
initial
early
2
the first of several similar things
The opening goal came in the 11th minute.
The narrator introduces himself in the opening paragraph.
Synonyms and related words
From or at the beginning
original
initial
early

opening

adjectiveonly before noun

US /ˈoʊp(ə)nɪŋ/

1
showing that something is open or has begun
the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
the president’s opening address
Synonyms and related words
From or at the beginning
original
initial
early
2
the first of several similar things
The opening statement in the trial took 30 minutes.
The narrator introduces himself in the opening paragraph.
Synonyms and related words
From or at the beginning
original
initial
early

opening

noun

UK /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	opening
plural	openings

1
countable an occasion when a new shop, public building etc starts working and being available for people to use or visit
grand opening (=an opening celebrated with a big party or a sale):
Lots of stars were invited to the Gallery’s grand opening.
opening of:
the opening of a new section of ring-road
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
Synonyms and related words
Starting up in business
bootstrap
go into
set up
2
countable a hole or place where something opens
Alison squeezed through a narrow opening in the hedge.
The doctors had to make an opening in her windpipe.
Synonyms and related words
Holes and openings in surfaces
abyss
aperture
blowhole
3
countable an opportunity to do something
opening for:
His comments created an opening for efforts to resolve the crisis.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
1. 3a
  a job that needs a person to do it
  We have several openings in the sales division.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words relating to jobs and work
  a good/smart/clever career move
  appointment
  background
4
countable the beginning of something
He appears briefly at the opening of the film.
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
5
uncountable times when shops and businesses are open
Staff at the supermarket campaigned against Sunday opening.
Synonyms and related words
To do business and relating to doing business
account
after hours
asset
6
countable/uncountable the act of opening something
opening of:
The opening of the new store will lead to an increase in traffic.
Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open
open up
open
try

opening

noun

US /ˈoʊp(ə)nɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	opening
plural	openings

1
countable an occasion when a new store, public building. etc. starts working and being available for people to use or visit
opening of:
the opening of a new airport
grand opening (=an opening celebrated with a big party or a sale):
Lots of movie stars were invited to the mall’s grand opening.
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
Synonyms and related words
Starting up in business
bootstrap
go into
set up
2
countable a hole or place where something opens
Alison squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence.
The doctors had to make an opening in her windpipe.
Synonyms and related words
Holes and openings in surfaces
abyss
aperture
blowhole
3
countable the beginning of something
He appears briefly at the opening of the play.
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
4
countable an opportunity to do something
opening for:
His comments created an opening for efforts to resolve the crisis.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
1. 4a
  a job that needs a person to do it
  We have several openings in the sales division.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words relating to jobs and work
  a good/smart/clever career move
  appointment
  background
5
countable/uncountable the act of opening something
opening of:
The opening of the new store will lead to an increase in traffic.
Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open
open up
undo
unlock

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