opening
word
/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
OH-puh-ning
/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/
OH-puh-ning
Definition
An opening is a hole, space, or gap that lets something pass through. It can also mean the beginning of an event, book, or performance, or an available job or opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
A very flexible noun. Common patterns include 'an opening in the wall', 'the opening of the ceremony', and 'a job opening'. For books and movies, 'opening' often means the first part; for careers, it usually means an available position.
Spanish: apertura - abertura - inicioPortuguese (BR): abertura - vagaPortuguese (PT): abertura - vagaChinese (Simplified): 开口 - 开始 - 空缺职位Chinese (Traditional): 開口 - 開始 - 職缺Hindi: खुला भाग - शुरुआत - रिक्त पदArabic: فتحة - افتتاح - شاغر وظيفيBengali: ছিদ্র - ফাঁক - শুরু - সুযোগ (চাকরির)Russian: отверстие - начало - вакансияJapanese: 開口部 - 開幕 - 募集（求人）Vietnamese: lỗ hở - sự khai mạc - vị trí tuyển dụngKorean: 틈 - 개막 - 공석Turkish: açıklık - açılış - iş ilanıUrdu: سوراخ - آغاز - خالی اسامی (نوکری میں)Indonesian: bukaan - pembukaan - lowongan
Example Sentences
There is a small opening in the fence.
basic
The opening of the show starts at seven.
basic
The company has a job opening in sales.
basic
I liked the movie, but the opening was a little slow.
natural
If there's an opening on your team, let me know.
natural
Water was coming through an opening near the window.
natural