opening
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "opening"in English

opening
01

marking the beginning of something

Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
relational
ungradable
Examples
The opening chapter introduces the main characters.
Opening
01

an empty or unobstructed space in or between things

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
openings
Examples
Light shone through an opening in the wall.
02

a ceremony marking the start of a new enterprise or event

Examples
The company held an opening for its new headquarters.
03

the act of causing something to open

Examples
The opening of the box released a strong scent.
04

the first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment

What is the "opening"?

The opening refers to the first public performance or screening of a play, musical, movie, or other entertainment. It marks the moment when the work is presented to an audience for the first time, often following previews or rehearsals. This event is significant as it introduces the production to the public and can set the tone for its reception and success.

Examples
The opening of the Broadway musical was eagerly anticipated by theater enthusiasts.
05

a recognized sequence of moves at the start of a chess game

Examples
He studied the Sicilian Defense as his preferred opening.
06

a man-made vacant or unobstructed space

Examples
Workers cut an opening in the wall for a new window.
07

an entrance fitted with a hatch, especially a passageway between a ship's decks

Examples
The sailor climbed through the opening to reach the lower deck.
08

a hole or passage that gives access to a bodily cavity

Examples
The doctor examined the opening of the patient's ear canal.
09

a possible choice or option

Examples
They considered every opening before making a decision.
10

the beginning section of an introduction

Examples
The opening of the essay grabs the reader's attention.
11

an available position, especially a job or opportunity for advancement

Examples
The company announced an opening in the design department.
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