Definition of opening noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An opening is an empty space. That opening in the back of your closet might lead to a secret room. A job opening, on the other hand, is an available job that could open you up to an entirely new career.
An opening is a good opportunity to do something, for example to show people how good you are. Her capabilities were always there; all she needed was an opening to show them.
The correct spelling is opening. The confusion often arises because adding “-ing” to some verbs requires doubling the final consonant, like “running” from “run.”
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.
a formal or official beginning, as of a sport season or a season's sale of goods: the opening of the deer-hunting season; Swimsuits sold well at the summer opening.
