opening

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/
/ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act or instance of making or becoming open.

Example Sentences
  • He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents.
2 Definition

Something that is open.

Example Sentences
  • A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.
3 Definition

An act or instance of beginning.

Example Sentences
  • Their opening of the concert with Brass in Pocket always fires up the crowd.
4 Definition

Something that is a beginning.

5 Definition

A vacant position, especially in an array.

Example Sentences
  • Are there likely to be any openings on the Supreme Court in the next four years?
6 Definition

An opportunity, as in a competitive activity.

7 Definition

In mathematical morphology, the dilation of the erosion of a set.

Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

Example Sentences
  • Turn the doorknob to open the door.
2 Definition

To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.

Example Sentences
  • He opened a path through the undergrowth.
3 Definition

To bring up, broach.

Example Sentences
  • I don't want to open that subject.
4 Definition

To enter upon, begin.

Example Sentences
  • to open a case in court, or a meeting
5 Definition

To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.

Example Sentences
  • to open a closed fist
6 Definition

To make accessible to customers or clients.

Example Sentences
  • I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.
7 Definition

To start (a campaign).

Example Sentences
  • Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.
8 Definition

To become open.

Example Sentences
  • The door opened all by itself.
9 Definition

To begin conducting business.

Example Sentences
  • The shop opens at 9:00.
10 Definition

To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.

11 Definition

To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker.

Example Sentences
  • After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.
12 Definition

To reveal one's hand.

Example Sentences
  • Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.
13 Definition

(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.

14 Definition

To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.

Example Sentences
  • The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music.
2 Definition

Describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack