- [countable] a space or hole that somebody/something can pass through
- We could see the stars through an opening in the roof.
- opening to something It looks like the opening to a small cave.
Extra Examples- The adult parasites have a simple mouth opening.
- to cut an opening in the fence
- the dark opening of the tunnel
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- large
- wide
- narrow
- …
- cut
- create
- make
- …
- opening in
- opening to
- [countable, usually singular] the beginning or first part of something
- The movie has an exciting opening.
- a brilliant opening sequence
- opening to something It's such a brave opening to a book.
Extra ExamplesTopics Film and theatreb2- The New Zealanders quickly lost control after a promising opening.
- the famous opening to the novel
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- successful
- chess
- opening to
- [countable, usually singular] a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building, road, etc. is used
- opening of something the official opening of the new hospital
- the opening of the Olympic Games
- the state opening of Parliament
- tickets for the opening ceremony
- The gallery has scheduled a grand opening for June 29.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- grand
- formal
- official
- …
- attend
- celebrate
- mark
- …
- ceremony
- [countable, uncountable] the act or process of making something open or of becoming open
- opening of something the opening of a flower
- the opening of the new play
- Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now.
- She heard footsteps and the opening and closing of the door.
- [countable] a job that is available synonym vacancy
- There are several openings in the sales department.
- We will keep you informed of any job openings.
- She is the strongest candidate to fill this opening.
- Most openings in the mills were for single women.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- new
- possible
- clear
- …
- create
- provide
- give somebody
- …
- opening for
- opening in
- [countable] a good opportunity for somebody
- Winning the competition was the opening she needed for her career.
Extra Examples- Cooper created the opening for Russell to shoot the first goal.
- He missed one of the clearest openings in the game.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- new
- possible
- clear
- …
- create
- provide
- give somebody
- …
- opening for
- opening in
- [countable] part of a piece of clothing that is made to open and close so that it can be put on easily
- The skirt has a side opening.
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