transcription, транскрипция: [ oʊpənɪŋ ]
( openings)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
The opening event, item, day, or week in a series is the first one.
They returned to take part in the season’s opening game.
...the opening day of the fifth General Synod.
ADJ : ADJ n
2.
The opening of something such as a book, play, or concert is the first part of it.
The opening of the scene depicts Akhnaten and his family in a moment of intimacy.
= beginning
N-COUNT : usu N of n
3.
An opening is a hole or empty space through which things or people can pass.
He squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence.
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4.
An opening in a forest is a small area where there are no trees or bushes. ( mainly AM; in BRIT, usually use clearing )
I glanced down at the beach as we passed an opening in the trees.
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5.
An opening is a good opportunity to do something, for example to show people how good you are.
Her capabilities were always there; all she needed was an opening to show them.
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6.
An opening is a job that is available.
We don’t have any openings now, but we’ll call you if something comes up.
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7.
see also open