Opening (Noun)
Meaning 1
Becoming open or being made open; "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
An aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart".
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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- Naris
- Porta Hepatis
- Soft Spot
- Fenestra
- Introitus
- Pylorus
- Anus
- Aortic Orifice
- Blastopore
- Stoma
- Fontanelle
- Cervix Uteri
- Vent
- Rima
- Os
- Cervix
- Mouth
- Cardia
- Urethral Orifice
- Spiracle
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Meaning 5
A ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The grand opening of the new shopping mall was attended by hundreds of people who were eager to explore the various stores and restaurants.
- The opening ceremony of the Olympics was a spectacular display of music, dance, and culture that set the tone for the rest of the games.
- The company's CEO gave a speech at the opening of the new factory, highlighting the importance of innovation and teamwork.
- The mayor cut the ribbon at the opening of the new community center, which would provide a much-needed space for local residents to gather and socialize.
- The opening reception of the art exhibition featured live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a chance for guests to mingle with the artists and learn about their work.
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Meaning 6
Opportunity especially for employment or promotion; "there is an opening in the sales department".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 7
A vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
The initial part of the introduction; "the opening established the basic theme".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 9
A possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 10
The first of a series of actions.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 11
An entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 12
A recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess; "he memorized all the important chess openings".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 13
An open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).