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noun | adjective openingopening1 /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ ●●○ noun ► the grand opening Tonight’s the grand opening. THESAURUSspace something can go through► hole a space in something solid that allows light or things to pass through: These socks are full of holes. ► opening a hole or space that lets you see or go through something: The dog got out through an opening in the fence. ► space an empty area between two things or two parts of something, especially where you can put something: There’s a space for that box on the shelf over there. ► gap gap means the same as space, but you use it especially when something is broken or missing: There was a gap between the two fences that she could squeeze through. ► crack a very narrow space between two things or two parts of something: John peeked through the crack in the door. ► slot a long, narrow hole that you put something in: I put the letter through the mail slot. ► leak a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow into or out of something: The mechanic found a leak in the fuel tank. ► puncture a small round hole made by something sharp, especially one that gas or liquid comes out of: Experts do not know what made the puncture in the side of the plane. 1[countable] an occasion when a new business, building, road, etc. starts working or being used: opening of the opening of the new library Tonight’s the grand opening.2[countable] a hole or space in something through which air, light, objects, etc. can pass: opening in a narrow opening in the fence► see thesaurus at hole13[countable] a job or position that is available: opening for The department has two openings for accountants.4[countable usually singular] the beginning or first part of something: the play’s exciting openingopening of the opening of the trial5[countable] a good chance for someone to do or say something: an opening to do something I waited for an opening to give my opinion.6[uncountable] the act of opening something: opening of the opening of Christmas presents noun | adjective openingopening2 ●●○ adjective [only before noun] first or beginning: the opening round of the tournament |