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Noun
A space or gap that allows passage or access
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“Nathan Drake looked around and found an opening in the roof of the cavern.”
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A means of access or entry
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“The wall had collapsed, creating an opening into the castle.”
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An opportunity to achieve something
“This opening only comes once in a lifetime. The moment you own it, you better never let it go.”
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The beginning or first part of something
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“After preparing your outline, it is time to structure the opening of the presentation.”
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The beginning or first part of a speech
“As the scene opens, Lincoln struggles to come up with an opening to his speech.”
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An available job
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“Fortunately, an opening became available in another department and he was afforded that job.”
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A ceremony at which a building, show, etc. is declared to be open
“Large crowds were gathered to celebrate the opening of a new sewage plant.”
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A hollow space inside something
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A grassy open or cleared space in a forest
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An advantage or favorable condition over others
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A conventionally defined time interval in a schedule, typically for appointments
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A path or opening providing a way through
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An opportunity to escape from or avoid a difficult situation
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An act of choosing or assigning someone (or something) for a given role or job
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The action of forcing something out, especially from a bodily organ
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An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
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A means to escape danger or a precarious situation
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An area cleared of all flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading across it
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A small opening or drain
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A place, person, or thing from which something originates
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The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
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An opening fitted with glass in a frame to admit light or air, or to allow people to see out
Adjective
Coming at the beginning of something
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“The King, in his opening speech, observed that he and his subjects were engaged in a momentous contest.”
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Starting out or in the early stages of development
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In full bloom
Verb
Present participle for to make open
“Could you open the windows to let some fresh air in?”
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Present participle for to become open
“The automatic doors with sensors would open whenever a person approached.”
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Present participle for to force open
“A few suspicious individuals were trying to open our neighbor's door.”
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Present participle for to set or be set in action
“We will now open this event with a speech by our CEO.”
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Present participle for to stretch or straighten out
“The Organ Pipe cactus will open its blossoms only during the cooler evening hours.”
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(of a container or package) Present participle for to unwrap
“Every package of pills I open comes with a pamphlet warning of possible side effects.”
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(of clothing) Present participle for to remove or undo
“I had to open my jacket as it was getting too warm inside.”
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(of a hole or opening) Present participle for to unplug
“This acid-based solution will help to open up your clogged pipes.”
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(of a beverage bottle) Present participle for to uncork
“Shall I open another bottle of the Bordeaux?”
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Present participle for to reveal one's deep thoughts or emotions
Open your heart to me, baby. I hold the lock and you hold the key.”
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Present participle for to open for business
“The supermarket will open at a later time on weekends.”
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Present participle for to lead into an area or space, usually with an impressive view or ambiance
“The rooms have doors that open onto French balconies overlooking the beach.”
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