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The definition of opening
8 Definitions of: opening
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- noun, the act of making or becoming open
- noun, a vacant or unobstructed space, esp one that will serve as a passageway; gap
- noun, a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent
- noun, the first part or stage of something
- noun, a) the first performance of something, esp a theatrical production b) (as modifier)
- noun, a specific or formal sequence of moves at the start of any of certain games, esp chess or draughts
- noun, an opportunity or chance, esp for employment or promotion in a business concern
- noun, law the preliminary statement made by counsel to the court or jury before adducing evidence in support of his case
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| Synonyms: | opportunity, time, inaugurate, window, beginning, start, launch, birth, dawn, outset | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | ending, blockage |
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