opening
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/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/
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/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/
noun
B2
a hole or space that things can go through
We saw the sky through an opening in the wall.
B2
the start of something
The story has a great opening that makes you want to read more.
B2
a special event to celebrate something new starting
The store had a big opening party with free gifts.
B2
the action of making something open
The opening of the door was quiet.
R
a job that is available
There is an opening for a teacher at the school.
R
a good chance for someone
This job is the opening she needs to start her career.
R
a part in clothes that opens to put them on
The dress has a back opening with buttons.
adjective
R
first or beginning
The opening scene of the play is very dramatic.
translation
a hole or space that things can go through; the start of something; a special event to celebrate something new starting; the action of making something open; a job that is available; a good chance for someone; a part in clothes that opens to put them on
first or beginning
Word Forms
Plural
openings