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opening

/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

Translations

openingnoun

openings

/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

открытие

The opening of the new museum attracted many visitors.

Открытие нового музея привлекло много посетителей.

отверстие

There was a small opening in the wall.

В стене было небольшое отверстие.

начало

The opening of the concert was spectacular.

Начало концерта было впечатляющим.

вакансия

There is an opening for a software engineer at the company.

В компании есть вакансия для инженера-программиста.

Additional translations

Synonyms

openingadjective

/ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ/

/ˈoʊ.pən.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to indicate something occurring at or pertaining to the beginning.

Synonyms

openinggerund / present participle

Present participle of the verb ‘open’ used adjectivally (e.g., “opening remarks”, “opening night”).

открывающий

The opening scene of the movie was breathtaking.

Открывающая сцена фильма была захватывающей.

начальный

The opening chapter of the book sets the tone for the entire story.

Начальная глава книги задает тон всей истории.

Additional translations

Synonyms

openverb

opening

Gerund

opened

Past Simple

opened

Past Participle

opening

Gerund

Synonyms

open up

pry open

push open

swing open

fold back

roll out

throw open

make available

open out

Definitions

openingnoun

A space or gap that allows passage or access.

The opening in the fence was just wide enough for the cat to slip through.

The beginning or initial part of something.

The opening of the novel sets the tone for the entire story.

A job vacancy or position available for employment.

There is an opening for a software developer at the tech company.

A ceremony or event marking the start of something.

The grand opening of the new art gallery attracted a large crowd.

An opportunity or chance for advancement or progress.

He saw an opening to propose his new idea during the meeting.

A sequence of initial moves in a game of chess (or a comparable strategy game).

The Sicilian Defence is a popular chess opening.

The act or process of making something open or unsealed.

The opening of the envelope revealed a handwritten letter.

openingadjective

Occurring at or pertaining to the beginning; initial.

The opening night was sold out.

openinggerund / present participle

Serving to open or begin something.

The opening remarks set the tone for the entire conference.

First in a series or sequence.

The opening chapter of the book was captivating.

openverb

To move or cause to move so that something is no longer closed.

Please open the window to let some fresh air in.

To begin or start (an event, activity, or period).

The conference will open with a keynote address.