opening

Definition

  • noun: a hole or empty space that you can go through
  • noun: an act or instance of making or becoming open
  • usually singular

Examples

  • It seemed that the whole world was 'opening up' for me. [=it seemed that anything was possible]

  • In her 'opening statement', she told the jury that her client was not guilty.

  • One of my favorite comedians is 'opening for' the band on their current tour.

Movie quotes

  • (..) If we hold these positions, we will be at our strongest. And where there is times as many. Our priority must be to stop the gate from opening. Fail there, and it's just a matter of time before they beat us with sheer numbers. Destroy the gate, free our people, (..)
    2016 Warcraft
  • (..) - Could be. - It is not. It's too good an opportunity to ignore. We must stop the orcs from opening the portal. - And if he's lying? - Orcs do not lie. - What if he is? - There is no honor in it. And where is the honor (..)
    2016 Warcraft