Synonym: chess opening, curtain raising, first step, gap, hatchway, initiative, opening move, opening night, orifice, porta, possibility, possible action, scuttle. Similar words: screening, open, openly, in the open, dining, raining, warning, morning. Meaning: ['əʊpənɪŋ] n. 1. an open or empty space in or between things 2. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise 3. becoming open or being made open 4. the first performance (as of a theatrical production) 5. the act of opening something 6. opportunity especially for employment or promotion 7. the initial part of the introduction 8. a possible alternative 9. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity 10. a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made 11. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship 12. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess 13. the first of a series of actions. adj. first or beginning.
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151. He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant.
152. I did a few opening gags about the band that had been on before me.
153. The tour has been timed to allow visitors to attend the opening night of the Verona opera season.
154. Cooper created the opening for Russell to shoot the first goal.
155. The opening scene is very violent, and the rest of the film continues in similar vein.
156. The last speaker gave me the opening I was waiting for.
157. The Lords were attired in their ceremonial robes for the opening of parliament.
158. Security is always tight for the opening day of parliament.
159. His question left an opening for me to say exactly what I thought.
160. Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
161. Opening the door, she made a face at the musty smell.
162. He is due to attend the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday.
163. He flipped through the post without opening any of it.
164. She played a pioneering role in opening higher education to women.
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165. A short opening paragraph enables the reader to quickly grasp what the article is about.
166. There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department.
167. The State Council are examining possibilities which are opening up in local affairs.
168. After the chairman delivered his opening speech , Mr. black launched into a brilliant tirade.
169. A well - known broadcaster has been asked to commentate on the opening ceremony of the national games.
170. Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
171. The company are opening up a new factory in Wales.
172. He said he wanted to see how Albania was opening up to the world.
173. We hope that they will join us in opening a new chapter of peace and cooperation.
174. The opening bars of the music sent a quiver of excitement through the crowd.
175. Disaster was obviated by the opening of the reserve parachute.
176. The European anthem was played at the opening and closing ceremonies.
177. We could see the stars through an opening in the roof.
178. The official opening of the new school will take place next month.
179. The company has expanded its operations in Stanford by opening a new branch office there.
180. A host of problems may delay the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
More similar words: screening, open, openly, in the open, dining, raining, warning, morning, burning, spending, earnings, training, planning, operating, depending, lightning, examining, remaining, retaining, concerning, meaningful, early warning, at the beginning, at the beginning of, even if, senior, denial, lenient, convenience, spend.