opening

• Describe la etapa inicial de algo, una oportunidad disponible, o una abertura que permite acceso o entrada.

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.

   inicial, de apertura

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeginningfirstinauguralinitialintroductorystarting

   Antónimosclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminal

2. Available or accessibleB2formal

   Providing an opportunity or space; welcoming.

   Abierto, acogedor

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

   Antónimosbarredblockedclosedinaccessibleshutunavailable

• Sustantivo que designa un hueco, agujero o espacio en algo, o el inicio o comienzo de un evento o actividad.

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.

   Abertura, hueco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaperturecleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholenotchorificeslitslotvent

   Antónimosblockclosureplugsealstopper

2. B1formal

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

   Comienzo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeginningcommencementinceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutsetstart

   Antónimoscloseconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Job opportunityB1formal

   A vacant position or opportunity for employment.

   puesto vacante

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

   Sinónimosappointmentjobopportunitypositionpostsituationslotvacancy

4. OpportunityB2informal

   A chance or possibility to do something.

   Oportunidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschanceoccasionopportunitypossibilityslotvacancywindow

   Antónimosbarrierblockagedead endobstacle

• Verbo que denota la acción de abrir algo, permitir el acceso o dar comienzo a algo.

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.

   Abrir (descerrar o destapar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosunbarunboltunfastenunlock

   Antónimoscloselocksealshut

2. Start or beginA2formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   abrir (comenzar a operar)

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

   Sinónimosbegincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or revealB1formal

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

   desplegar, revelar

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

   Sinónimosdiscloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   Antónimoscloseconcealhidesealshut

Variantes phrasalopen up