opening
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/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.“Turn the doorknob to open the door.”
- To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.“He opened a path through the undergrowth.”
- To bring up, broach.“I don't want to open that subject.”
- To enter upon, begin.“to open a case in court, or a meeting”
noun
- An act or instance of making or becoming open.“He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents.”
- Something that is open.“A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.”
- An act or instance of beginning.“Their opening of the concert with Brass in Pocket always fires up the crowd.”
- Something that is a beginning.
adjective
- Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.“The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music.”
- Describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack
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