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Definition opening in British English

opening noun

noun
/ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
1

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

Example

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

Example

the opening of a new section of ring-road

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 hedge.

Example

The doctors had to make an opening in her windpipe.

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
3

an opportunity to do something

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
3.1

a job that needs a person to do it

Example

We have several openings in the sales division.

4

the beginning of something

Example

He appears briefly at the opening of the film.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
5

times when shops and businesses are open

Example

Staff at the supermarket campaigned against Sunday opening.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
6

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 open try
Definition opening in British English