Word Information

Opening

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Definitions for Opening

noun
an open or empty space in or between things
Synonyms
gap
Examples
  1. there was a small opening between the trees
  2. the explosion made a gap in the wall
noun
a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
noun
becoming open or being made open
Examples
  1. the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for
noun
the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
Synonyms
opening night curtain raising
Examples
  1. the opening received good critical reviews
noun
the act of opening something
Examples
  1. the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door
noun
opportunity especially for employment or promotion
Examples
  1. there is an opening in the sales department
noun
the initial part of the introduction
Examples
  1. the opening established the basic theme
noun
a possible alternative
Synonyms
possibility possible action
Examples
  1. bankruptcy is always a possibility
noun
an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
Synonyms
orifice porta
Examples
  1. the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart
noun
a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
Examples
  1. they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door
noun
an entrance equipped with a hatch
Synonyms
hatchway scuttle
Examples
  1. especially a passageway between decks of a ship
noun
a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
Synonyms
chess opening
Examples
  1. he memorized all the important chess openings
noun
the first of a series of actions
Synonyms
first step initiative opening move
adjective
first or beginning
Examples
  1. the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth
  2. the play's opening scene
verb
cause to open or to become open
Synonyms
open open up
Examples
  1. Mary opened the car door
verb
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
Synonyms
open open up
Examples
  1. open a business
verb
become open
Synonyms
open open up
Examples
  1. The door opened
verb
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
Synonyms
open
Examples
  1. He opened the meeting with a long speech
verb
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
Synonyms
unfold spread spread out open
Examples
  1. open the map
  2. spread your arms
verb
make available
Synonyms
open open up
Examples
  1. This opens up new possibilities
verb
become available
Synonyms
open open up
Examples
  1. an opportunity opened up
verb
have an opening or passage or outlet
Synonyms
open
Examples
  1. The bedrooms open into the hall
verb
make the opening move
Synonyms
open
Examples
  1. Kasparov opened with a standard opening
verb
afford access to
Synonyms
afford open give
Examples
  1. the door opens to the patio
  2. The French doors give onto a terrace
verb
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
Synonyms
open

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