opening

• صفة تصف المرحلة الابتدائية أو الفرصة أو الفتحة التي تتيح الوصول أو الدخول.

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

1. First or initialB1formal

   Coming at the beginning; introductory or inaugural.

   ابتدائي

   • 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.

   المرادفاتbeginningfirstinauguralinitialintroductorystarting

   الأضدادclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminal

2. Available or accessibleB2formal

   Providing an opportunity or space; welcoming.

   متاح

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

   الأضدادbarredblockedclosedinaccessibleshutunavailable

• اسم يدل على فتحة أو ثقب أو فراغ في شيء ما، أو على بداية حدث أو نشاط.

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

1. Gap or holeA2formal

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

   فُرْجَة أو ثُقْب

   • 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.

   المرادفاتaperturecleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholenotchorificeslitslotvent

   الأضدادblockclosureplugsealstopper

2. B1formal

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

   البداية

   • 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.

   المرادفاتbeginningcommencementinceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutsetstart

   الأضدادcloseconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Job opportunityB1formal

   A vacant position or opportunity for employment.

   وظيفة شاغرة

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

   المرادفاتappointmentjobopportunitypositionpostsituationslotvacancy

4. OpportunityB2informal

   A chance or possibility to do something.

   فرصة

   • 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.

   المرادفاتchanceoccasionopportunitypossibilityslotvacancywindow

   الأضدادbarrierblockagedead endobstacle

• فعل 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.

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

1. Unclose or unlockA1formal

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

   فتح

   • 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.

   المرادفاتunbarunboltunfastenunlock

   الأضدادcloselocksealshut

2. Start or beginA2formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   افتتح

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

   المرادفاتbegincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or revealB1formal

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

   الكشف والإظهار

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

   المرادفاتdiscloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   الأضدادcloseconcealhidesealshut

الصيغ المركّبةopen up