opening

Describes something that is an initial stage, opportunity, or gap allowing access or entry.

ruОписывает начальную стадию, возможность или проём, позволяющий доступ или вход.esDescribe la etapa inicial de algo, una oportunidad disponible, o una abertura que permite acceso o entrada.frDécrit la phase initiale, une possibilité ou une ouverture permettant l'accès ou l'entrée.deBezeichnet die Anfangsphase oder den Beginn von etwas sowie eine Öffnung oder einen Zugang, der den Eintritt oder Zutritt ermöglicht.ptDescreve a fase inicial de algo, uma oportunidade ou uma abertura que permite acesso ou entrada.zh形容开始的、开场的阶段；也指开启的、可以进入或通过的（如开口、通道），或表示提供机会的。arصفة تصف المرحلة الابتدائية أو الفرصة أو الفتحة التي تتيح الوصول أو الدخول.

1. First or initial B1 formal

   Coming at the beginning; introductory or inaugural.

   • The opening chapter sets the scene for the story.
   • She gave the opening speech at the conference.
   • This is the opening scene of the movie.

   ruНачальныйesinicial, de aperturafrinitial, d'ouverturedeAnfänglichptInicialzh开始的arابتدائي

   المرادفات: beginningfirstinauguralinitialintroductorystarting

   الأضداد: closingconcludingendingfinallastterminal

2. Available or accessible B2 formal

   Providing an opportunity or space; welcoming.

   • The position is still opening for applications.
   • They have an opening policy towards new ideas.
   • The store has an opening for a sales assistant.

   ruСвободныйesAbierto, acogedorfrouvert / accessibledeOffenptDisponívelzh开放的arمتاح

   الأضداد: barredblockedclosedinaccessibleshutunavailable

• more opening comparative form
• most opening superlative form

A noun referring to a gap, hole, or space in something, or the beginning of an event or activity.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее отверстие, дыру или пространство в чём-либо, или начало события или деятельности.esSustantivo que designa un hueco, agujero o espacio en algo, o el inicio o comienzo de un evento o actividad.frNom désignant une ouverture, un trou ou un espace dans quelque chose, ou le début d'un événement ou d'une activité.deSubstantiv, das eine Öffnung, Lücke oder einen Durchgang bezeichnet, oder den Beginn eines Ereignisses oder einer Tätigkeit.ptSubstantivo que designa uma abertura, buraco ou espaço em algo, ou o início de um evento ou atividade.zh名词，指洞、孔或空隙，也指事件或活动的开始。arاسم يدل على فتحة أو ثقب أو فراغ في شيء ما، أو على بداية حدث أو نشاط.

1. Gap or hole A2 formal

   A space or hole in something solid or between two things.

   • The window has a small opening for ventilation.
   • He squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence.
   • The cave had a dark opening at the base of the cliff.

   ruПроём или отверстиеesAbertura, huecofrOuverture, troudeÖffnung oder LochptAbertura ou buracozh开口或孔洞arفُرْجَة أو ثُقْب

   المرادفات: aperturecleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholenotchorificeslitslotvent

   الأضداد: blockclosureplugsealstopper

2. Beginning B1 formal

   The start or beginning of an event, performance, or period.

   • The opening of the new store attracted many customers.
   • The movie's opening scene was very dramatic.
   • She spoke at the opening of the conference.

   ruНачалоesComienzofrdébutdeAnfangptIníciozh开始arالبداية

   المرادفات: beginningcommencementinceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutsetstart

   الأضداد: closeconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Job opportunity B1 formal

   A vacant position or opportunity for employment.

   • There is an opening for a marketing manager.
   • We have an opening in our sales department.
   • The company announced several new openings.

   ruВакансияespuesto vacantefrPoste à pourvoirdeStellenangebotptVagazh职位空缺arوظيفة شاغرة

   المرادفات: appointmentjobopportunitypositionpostsituationslotvacancy

4. Opportunity B2 informal

   A chance or possibility to do something.

   • This is a great opening to start your own business.
   • He saw an opening to make a good impression.
   • The mistake gave the opponent an opening to score.

   ruВозможностьesOportunidadfroccasiondeGelegenheitptOportunidadezh机会arفرصة

   المرادفات: chanceoccasionopportunitypossibilityslotvacancywindow

   الأضداد: barrierblockagedead endobstacle

• openings plural form
• openings' possessive plural form
• opening's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become open or accessible, or to begin something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по открыванию чего-либо, предоставлению доступа или началу чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de abrir algo, permitir el acceso o dar comienzo a algo.frVerbe désignant l'action d'ouvrir quelque chose, de donner accès ou de commencer quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung des Öffnens von etwas, das Gewähren von Zugang oder den Beginn von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica a ação de abrir algo, dar acesso ou iniciar algo.zh表示打开某物、提供通道或访问权、或开始某事的动词。arفعل يدل على إزاحة ما يغلق شيئًا للوصول إلى داخله أو استعماله، وعلى إتاحة المجال أو إماطة الحجاب عن شيء، وعلى الشروع في أمر أو بدايته.

1. Unclose or unlock A1 formal

   To move a door, window, lid, etc., so that it is no longer closed or covering something.

   • Please open the window; it's hot in here.
   • She opened the door and invited us in.
   • He opened the box to see what was inside.

   ruОткрытьesAbrir (descerrar o destapar)frouvrir (déverrouiller, défaire)deÖffnenptAbrirzh打开arفتح

   المرادفات: unbarunboltunfastenunlock

   الأضداد: closelocksealshut

2. Start or begin A2 formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   • The store opens at 9 AM every day.
   • The new school opens next month.
   • They opened the meeting with a welcome speech.

   ruОткрытьesabrir (comenzar a operar)frouvrir (commencer)deEröffnenptAbrirzh开业arافتتح

   المرادفات: begincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or reveal B1 formal

   To unfold, spread out, or reveal something that was closed or hidden.

   • Open the map so we can find the route.
   • She opened her heart and shared her feelings.
   • The detective opened the case file.

   ruРаскрытьesdesplegar, revelarfrdéployer, révélerdeÖffnenptRevelarzh打开arالكشف والإظهار

   المرادفات: discloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   الأضداد: closeconcealhidesealshut

• opened past participle
• opened past simple
• opening present participle
• opens third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: open up