Princeton's WordNet

1. opening, gap(noun)

   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"

2. opening(noun)

   a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

3. opening(noun)

   becoming open or being made open

   "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for"

4. opening, opening night, curtain raising(noun)

   the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

   "the opening received good critical reviews"

5. opening(noun)

   the act of opening something

   "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"

6. opening(noun)

   opportunity especially for employment or promotion

   "there is an opening in the sales department"

7. opening(noun)

   the initial part of the introduction

   "the opening established the basic theme"

8. possibility, possible action, opening(noun)

   a possible alternative

   "bankruptcy is always a possibility"

9. orifice, opening, porta(noun)

   an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

   "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"

10. opening(noun)

    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

    "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door"

11. hatchway, opening, scuttle(noun)

    an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

12. opening, chess opening(noun)

    a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess

    "he memorized all the important chess openings"

13. first step, initiative, opening move, opening(adj)

    the first of a series of actions

14. opening(adj)

    first or beginning

    "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth"; "the play's opening scene"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. opening(noun)ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   a gap or hole in sth

   an opening in the wall

2. openingˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   an opportunity

   The meeting will provide an opening for discussion.

3. openingˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   a job that is available

   There is an opening for a French teacher at the school.

4. openingˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   when a new business, building, etc. opens or starts

   the official opening of the homeless shelter

5. openingˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   an opening that is celebrated or advertised

   a sale to celebrate our grand opening

6. opening(adjective)ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ

   happening at the beginning of sth

   The opening line of the play.; his opening move in the chess match

Wiktionary

1. opening(Noun)

   A hole; a gap; a crevice.

2. opening(Noun)

   The first few moves in a game of chess.

   John spends two hours a day studying openings, and another two hours studying endgames.

3. opening(Noun)

   An unoccupied employment position.

   We have an opening in our marketing department.

4. opening(Noun)

   The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.

   They were disappointed at the turnout for their opening, but hoped that word would spread.

5. opening(Noun)

   The initial period a show at an art gallery or museum is first opened, especially the first evening.

6. opening(Noun)

   The first few measures of a musical composition.

7. opening(Noun)

   A time available for an appointment.

   If you'd like to make a booking with us, we have an opening at twelve o'clock.

8. opening(Noun)

   A chance to make progress in a game, for example to score a goal.

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