See Also: opening 1, noun(dictionary)
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opening 1, noun (oh)



[C] the time when a new building, road etc is used for the first time, or when a public event begins, especially when it involves a special ceremony
opening of
::the official opening of the new theatre
::the opening of the Cannes film festival
[C] a hole or space in something
opening in
::a narrow opening in the fence
[C usually singular] the beginning or first part of something
opening of
::at the opening of the trial
[C] a job that is available
::There are very few openings in scientific research.
[C] a chance for someone to do or say something
opening for
::His question left an opening for me to say exactly what I thought.
[U] when something opens, or is opened
opening of
::I was startled by the sudden opening of the door.