Sekirov Dictionary

opening

UK /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/US /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/

adjective 3
noun 14
forms 1
phrases 1

adjective3

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happening at the start of an event or a series of events
- The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music.
- The opening act of the battle for Fort Sumter was the firing of a single 10-inch mortar round from Fort Johnson at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, by Lt. Henry S. Farley, who acted upon the command of Capt. George S. James, which round exploded over Fort Sumter as a signal to open the general bombardment from 43 guns and mortars at Fort Moultrie, Fort Johnson, the floating battery, and Cummings Point.
Of the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket.
Of the batsman who opens the innings or of a bowler who opens the attack.

noun14

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A gap permitting passage through.
- A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.
- He slipped through an opening in the crowd.
Something that is a beginning.
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The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
- They were disappointed at the turnout for their opening, but hoped that word would spread.
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The initial period when an art exhibition, fashion show, etc. is first opened, especially the first evening.
- The French openings decided that satin gowns, suits, wraps and even hats were to be in first fashion this autumn. — 1916
The first few measures of a musical composition.
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The first few moves in a game.
- John spends two hours a day studying chess openings, and another two hours studying endgames.
The initial movement in a market when it opens.
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A vacant position, especially in an array.
- Are there likely to be any openings on the Supreme Court in the next four years?
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A time available in a schedule.
- If you'd like to make a booking with us, we have an opening at twelve o'clock.
- The only two-hour openings for the hockey rink are between 1AM and 5AM.
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An unoccupied employment position.
- We have an opening in our marketing department.
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An act or instance of beginning.
- There have been few factory and store openings in the US lately.
- Their opening of the concert with Brass in Pocket always fires up the crowd.
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An opportunity, as in a competitive activity.
- The Reds carved the first opening of the second period as Glen Johnson's pull-back found David Ngog but the Frenchman hooked wide from six yards. — 2010
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An act or instance of making or becoming open.
- The daily openings of the day lily bloom gives it its name.
- He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents.
In mathematical morphology, the dilation of the erosion of a set.

forms

openings

Phrases with opening

opening of an envelope
Any kind of event or activity that may contribute to one's self-promotion or visibility in society.

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