[noun] an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall" Synonyms: gap
[noun] a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
[noun] becoming open or being made open; "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for"
[noun] the first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews" Synonyms: night, curtain raising
[noun] the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
[noun] opportunity especially for employment or promotion; "there is an opening in the sales department"
[noun] the initial part of the introduction; "the opening established the basic theme"
[noun] a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility" Synonyms: possibility, possible action
[noun] an aperture or hole opening into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart" Synonyms: orifice, porta
[noun] a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door"
[noun] an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship Synonyms: hatchway, scuttle
[noun] the first of a series of actions; "he memorized all the important chess openings" Synonyms: first step, initiative, move
[adjective] first or beginning; "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth"; "the play's opening scene"
