opening

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  1. 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.
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