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

  • (..) - Okay. Go on. lt'll be a piece of kelp. - Nicely done. Can you hear me? - Yeah. Here comes the pebble. Now, do you see a small opening? lnside it, you'll see a rotating fan. Very carefully, wedge that pebble into the fan to stop it turning. Careful, Sharkbait. - l can't do it. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo