opening

/ˈə‍ʊpənɪŋ/

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

first or beginning

antonyms : closing

Opening

an open or empty space in or between things

synonyms : gap

becoming open or being made open

a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

the act of opening something

antonyms : shutting

the first instance in which a play is publicly performed

the initial stage of the game, where players make their first moves to develop their pieces and control the center of the board

the first of a series of actions

synonyms : first step

a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

synonyms : hatchway

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

synonyms : orifice

a possible alternative

the initial part of the introduction

opportunity especially for employment or promotion

Examples

1. Hungary's opening of the border was a turning point for the refugees.

2. The vase had a round opening at the top.

3. The human skull has several openings, including the eye sockets and nasal cavity.

4. The opening scene of the movie was shot in Paris.