noun

 

hole a hole or space that something or someone can pass through

We found an opening in the fence and climbed through.

 

start the beginning of something

The opening of the opera is quite dramatic.

 

ceremony a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity

I've been invited to the opening of the new exhibition on Tuesday.

 

opportunity a job or an opportunity to do something

There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department.

 

adjective

 

happening at the beginning of an event or activity

the opening night