Opening: meaning, definitions and examples

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opening

 

[ หˆoสŠpษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of a door or container

An act or instance of making or becoming open.

Synonyms

aperture, entrance, gap, hole

Examples of usage

  • The opening of the door revealed a beautiful garden outside.
  • She struggled with the opening of the jar, but eventually managed to open it.
Context #2 | Noun

of an event or performance

The beginning part of an event or performance.

Synonyms

beginning, commencement, introduction, start

Examples of usage

  • The opening of the concert was spectacular, with fireworks and music.
  • She delivered the opening speech at the conference.
Context #3 | Noun

in a schedule or timetable

A time available for a meeting or appointment.

Synonyms

appointment, availability, slot, time slot

Examples of usage

  • We have an opening in our schedule next Tuesday for a meeting.
  • Do you have any openings for a consultation this week?
Context #4 | Adjective

positive or receptive

Ready to consider new ideas or suggestions.

Synonyms

accepting, open-minded, receptive, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • She is very opening to feedback and always willing to improve.
  • The team members had an opening attitude towards the proposed changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "opening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abertura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erรถffnung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembukaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwarcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๆ”พ (ใ‹ใ„ใปใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouverture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apertura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑlฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูุชุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otevล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvorenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅน• (kฤimรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odprtje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑlฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apertura

Etymology

The word 'opening' has its origin in the Old English word 'openung', which is derived from the verb 'open'. The concept of 'opening' has been fundamental to human experience, from the opening of doors to the opening of events. The word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to beginnings, receptiveness, and opportunities.

See also: open, openly, openness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,273, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.