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Definition opening in American English

opening noun

noun
/ˈoʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
1

an occasion when a new store, public building. etc. starts working and being available for people to use or visit

Example

the opening of a new airport

Example

Lots of movie stars were invited to the mall's grand opening.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction bootstrap go into set up
2

a hole or place where something opens

Example

Alison squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence.

Example

The doctors had to make an opening in her windpipe.

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
3

the beginning of something

Example

He appears briefly at the opening of the play.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
4

an opportunity to do something

Example

His comments created an opening for efforts to resolve the crisis.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
4.1

a job that needs a person to do it

Example

We have several openings in the sales division.

5

the act of opening something

Example

The opening of the new store will lead to an increase in traffic.

Synonyms and related words
open up undo unlock
Definition opening in American English