opening
/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
noun
- A hole, gap, or space that allows passage or access.
- The cat squeezed through a small opening in the fence.
- There was an opening in the clouds where the sun shone through.
- He peered through the opening in the curtain.
- The beginning or start of something, such as an event, performance, or process.
- She made a strong opening to her speech.
- The store's grand opening attracted a large crowd.
- The opening of the movie was very exciting.
- An available job or position.
- The job opening was posted online yesterday.
- She applied for a teaching opening at the local school.
- There is an opening for a software engineer at the company.
- A favorable opportunity or chance.
- His mistake gave the other team an opening to score.
- The market downturn created an opening for new investors.
- She saw an opening to ask for a promotion.
adjective
- Coming first; initial or introductory.
- The opening scene of the play sets the mood.
- Her opening remarks were brief and welcoming.
- The opening chapter of the book introduces the main character.