o·pen·ing (  p -n ng)n. 1. The act or an instance of becoming open or being made to open. 2. An open space serving as a passage or gap. 3. A breach or aperture. 4. A clearing in the woods. 5. The first part or stage, as of a book. 6. The first performance: the opening of a play. 7. A formal commencement of operation: attended the opening of the new museum. 8. Games A specific pattern or series of beginning moves in certain games, especially chess. 9. An opportunity affording a chance of success. See Synonyms at opportunity. 10. An unfilled job or position; a vacancy. |
opening [ˈəʊpənɪŋ]
n
1. the act of making or becoming open
2. a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway; gap
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) Chiefly US a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent
4. the first part or stage of something
5. (Performing Arts / Theatre)
a. the first performance of something, esp a theatrical production
b. (as modifier) the opening night
6. (Group Games / Chess & Draughts) a specific or formal sequence of moves at the start of any of certain games, esp chess or draughts
7. an opportunity or chance, esp for employment or promotion in a business concern
8. (Law) Law the preliminary statement made by counsel to the court or jury before adducing evidence in support of his case
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | opening - an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall" pocket - an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck diastema - a gap or vacant space between two teeth nodes of Ranvier, Ranvier's nodes - small gaps in the myelin sheath of medullated axons breach - an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) chasm - a deep opening in the earth's surface hole - an opening into or through something mouth - an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge); "he rode into the mouth of the canyon"; "they built a fire at the mouth of the cave" rift - a gap between cloud masses; "the sun shone through a rift in the clouds" rent, rip, tear, snag, split - an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings" Earth's surface, surface - the outermost level of the land or sea; "earthquakes originate far below the surface"; "three quarters of the Earth's surface is covered by water" window - an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees" space - an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); "the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth" |
| 2. | opening - a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" | |
| 3. | opening - becoming open or being made open; "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for" change of integrity - the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something | |
| 4. |  opening - the first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews"start - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" | |
| 5. | opening - the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door" | |
| 6. | opening - opportunity especially for employment or promotion; "there is an opening in the sales department" chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" | |
| 7. | opening - the initial part of the introduction; "the opening established the basic theme" introduction - the first section of a communication teaser - an attention-getting opening presented at the start of a television show salutation - word of greeting used to begin a letter | |
| 8. | opening - a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility" alternative, option, choice - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" possible - something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible" | |
| 9. |  opening - an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"vent - external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate blastopore - the opening into the archenteron aortic orifice - the orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta stoma - a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) passageway, passage - a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages" porta hepatis - opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver spiracle - a breathing orifice mouth - the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; "she wiped lipstick from her mouth" os - a mouth or mouthlike opening fenestra - a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear) cardia - the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus introitus - entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening); "the introitus of the vagina" external orifice, urethral orifice - the orifice through which urine is discharged pylorus - a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum anus - the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal fontanel, fontanelle, soft spot - any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus naris - any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx rima - a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts | |
| 10. | opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door" aperture - an man-made opening; usually small bell - the flared opening of a tubular device breech, rear of barrel, rear of tube - opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded exit, way out, outlet, issue - an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" fly front, fly - an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth gun muzzle, muzzle - the open circular discharging end of a gun hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something interstice - small opening between things fenestella, lunette - oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault mouth - the opening of a jar or bottle; "the jar had a wide mouth" neck opening, neck - an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck pass-through - an opening that resembles a window between two rooms (especially a shelved opening between a kitchen and dining room that is used to pass dishes) slit - a long narrow opening spout - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain throat - an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep grille, lattice, wicket - small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted window - a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened window - an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served; "he stuck his head in the window" | |
| 11. |  opening - an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a shipentrance, entranceway, entryway, entree, entry - something that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" escape hatch - hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency hatch - a movable barrier covering a hatchway | |
| 12. | opening - a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess; "he memorized all the important chess openings" chess game, chess - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king succession, sequence - the action of following in order; "he played the trumps in sequence" | |
| 13. | opening - the first of a series of actions commencement, start, beginning - the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations" curtain raiser - any preliminary activity first base - the initial stage in accomplishing something; "we didn't get to first base with that approach" peace initiative - opening move in negotiating a peace treaty | |
| Adj. | 1. | opening - first or beginning; "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth"; "the play's opening scene" closing - final or ending; "the closing stages of the election"; "the closing weeks of the year"; "the closing scene of the film"; "closing remarks" |
opening
adjective
noun
1. beginning, start, launch, launching, birth, dawn, outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, kickoff (informal), opening move the opening of peace talks
beginning ending, close, finish, conclusion, winding up (informal), completion, finale, termination, culmination, cessation
beginning ending, close, finish, conclusion, winding up (informal), completion, finale, termination, culmination, cessation
2. hole, break, space, tear, split, crack, gap, rent, breach, slot, outlet, vent, puncture, rupture, aperture, cleft, chink, fissure, orifice, perforation, interstice He squeezed through an opening in the fence.
hole seal, plug, closure, obstruction, stoppage, blockage, occlusion
hole seal, plug, closure, obstruction, stoppage, blockage, occlusion
Translations
opening [ˈəʊpnɪŋ]
B. N
2. (= beginning) → comienzo m, principio m (Cards, Chess) → apertura f; (= first showing) (Theat) → estreno m; [of exhibition] → inauguración f; [of parliament] → apertura f
3. (= chance) → oportunidad f; (= post) → puesto m vacante, vacante f
to give one's opponent an opening → dar una oportunidad or (LAm) darle chance al adversario
to give sb an opening for sth → dar a algn la oportunidad de hacer algo
to give one's opponent an opening → dar una oportunidad or (LAm) darle chance al adversario
to give sb an opening for sth → dar a algn la oportunidad de hacer algo
C. CPD opening hours NPL → horas fpl de abrir
opening night N (Theat) → noche f de estreno; [of club etc] → inauguración f
opening price N → cotización f de apertura
opening stock N → existencias fpl iniciales
opening time N → hora f de apertura
opening night N (Theat) → noche f de estreno; [of club etc] → inauguración f
opening price N → cotización f de apertura
opening stock N → existencias fpl iniciales
opening time N → hora f de apertura
opening [ˈəʊpənɪŋ]
n
(= hole) → ouverture f
(= inauguration) [new building] → ouverture f
Prince Edward attended the opening of the new theatre → Le prince Edward a assisté à l'ouverture du nouveau théâtre.
the official opening of sth [hospital, theatre, museum] → l'ouverture officielle de qch opening ceremony
Prince Edward attended the opening of the new theatre → Le prince Edward a assisté à l'ouverture du nouveau théâtre.
the official opening of sth [hospital, theatre, museum] → l'ouverture officielle de qch opening ceremony
(= opportunity) → ouverture f
(= beginning) → début m
adj (= first) [event] → d'ouverture; [item, section] → premier/ière
the season's opening game → le match d'ouverture de la saison
the opening lines of a poem → les premiers vers du poème
the opening scene of the play → la première scène de la pièce
the season's opening game → le match d'ouverture de la saison
the opening lines of a poem → les premiers vers du poème
the opening scene of the play → la première scène de la pièce
[day, week] → premier/ière opening act, opening arguments, opening balance, opening batsman, opening bowler, opening gambit
opening act n [concert, event] → première partie f
opening arguments npl (US) → exposé m introductif
opening balance n → solde m d'ouverture
opening batsman n → premier batteur m de la manche
opening bowler n → premier lanceur m de la manche
opening ceremony n → cérémonie f d'ouverture
opening gambit n
opening act n [concert, event] → première partie f
opening arguments npl (US) → exposé m introductif
opening balance n → solde m d'ouverture
opening batsman n → premier batteur m de la manche
opening bowler n → premier lanceur m de la manche
opening ceremony n → cérémonie f d'ouverture
opening gambit n
(= opening tactic) → entame f
(= conversational opener) → entame f de conversation
opening hours npl → heures fpl d'ouverture
opening night n → première f
opening time
opening hours npl → heures fpl d'ouverture
opening night n → première f
opening time
n [shop, bank, library, bar] → heure f d'ouverture opening times
npl [shop, restaurant, museum] (= opening hours) → heures fpl d'ouverture
open-jaw [ˌəʊpənˈdʒɔː] adj [ticket, travel, traveller] permettant d'arriver dans une ville et de repartir dans une autre
open learning n → éducation f continue
open learning centre n → centre m d'éducation continue
open letter n → lettre f ouverte
open-jaw [ˌəʊpənˈdʒɔː] adj [ticket, travel, traveller] permettant d'arriver dans une ville et de repartir dans une autre
open learning n → éducation f continue
open learning centre n → centre m d'éducation continue
open letter n → lettre f ouverte
opening
opening:
n
→ Öffnung f; (in hedge, branches, clouds, wall etc also) → Loch nt; (= cleft) → Spalt m; (in traffic stream) → Lücke f; (= forest clearing) → Lichtung f; (fig: in conversation) → Anknüpfungspunkt m
(= official opening) (of exhibition, stores) → Eröffnung f; (of building) → Einweihung f, → Eröffnung f; (of motorway) → Freigabe f → (für den Verkehr); Opening of Parliament → Parlamentseröffnung f
(= action) (of door, mouth, bottle, letter, pub, shop etc) → Öffnen nt; (of flower) → Aufgehen nt; (of account) → Eröffnung f; (= setting up: of shop, school etc) → Eröffnen nt, → Aufmachen nt; hours of opening → Öffnungszeiten pl
(= opportunity) → Möglichkeit f, → Chance f; (= job vacancy) → (freie) Stelle; he gave his adversary an opening → er bot seinem Gegner eine Blöße; leave an opening for negotiations → lassen Sie die Möglichkeit für Verhandlungen offen
attr (= initial, first) → erste(r, s); remarks → einführend; opening speech → Eröffnungsrede f; opening move → erster Zug; (Chess also) → Eröffnungszug m
opening:
opening ceremony
n → Eröffnungsfeierlichkeiten pl
opening hours
pl → Öffnungszeiten pl
opening night
n → Eröffnungsvorstellung f → (am Abend)
opening price
n (St Ex) → Eröffnungs- or Anfangskurs m
opening stock market
n (St Ex) → Börsenbeginn m
opening [ˈəʊpnɪŋ]
opening [ˈəʊpnɪŋ]
1. adj (gen) → d'apertura; (ceremony, speech) → d'apertura, inaugurale
2. n
b. (beginning) → inizio (also official opening) (of factory, hospital) → inaugurazione f; (first performance, of film, play) → prima (rappresentazione f)
c. (opportunity) → occasione f, possibilità f inv; (post) → posto vacante
to give one's opponent an opening → offrire il fianco all'avversario
to give one's opponent an opening → offrire il fianco all'avversario
opening [ˈəʊpnɪŋ]
1. adj (gen) → d'apertura; (ceremony, speech) → d'apertura, inaugurale
2. n
b. (beginning) → inizio (also official opening) (of factory, hospital) → inaugurazione f; (first performance, of film, play) → prima (rappresentazione f)
c. (opportunity) → occasione f, possibilità f inv; (post) → posto vacante
to give one's opponent an opening → offrire il fianco all'avversario
to give one's opponent an opening → offrire il fianco all'avversario
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