opening

noun
UK: /ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈoʊ.pən.ɪŋ/

  1. A hole or space that allows entry or exit.

    1. There's a small opening in the fence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Security checked every opening to ensure no one could sneak into the building. [ ] [ ]

  2. A ceremony or event that marks the start of something new, like a business or exhibition.

    1. The grand opening is next Saturday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art gallery will host a special opening to showcase the new exhibition. [ ] [ ]

  3. A job vacancy; a position available in a company.

    1. I saw an opening at the local store. [ ] [ ]
    2. She applied for several openings in the marketing department but hasn't heard back. [ ] [ ]

  4. The initial part of something, such as a speech, book, or performance.

    1. The opening was very interesting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play had a strong opening but the plot became less compelling later. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hole beginning gap launch vacancy start position
opening verb

  1. Present participle of open: To make something accessible or available.

    1. She is opening the door now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is opening new opportunities for young graduates through an internship program. [ ] [ ]
opening adjective

  1. Occurring at the beginning.

    1. The opening scene was great. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opening remarks provided a valuable overview of the conference topic. [ ] [ ]

  2. First.

    1. The opening chapter grabs your attention. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opening bid for the painting was surprisingly low, considering its value. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opening" in English means: A hole or space that allows entry or exit., A ceremony or event that marks the start of something new, like a business or exhibition., A job vacancy; a position available in a company., The initial part of something, such as a speech, book, or performance..

The phonetic transcription of "opening" is /ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈoʊ.pən.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opening": hole, beginning, gap, launch, vacancy, start, position.

Example usage of "opening": "There's a small opening in the fence.". More examples on the page.