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

  • (..) A collection will be designed for her by the greatest couturier in Paris. - Paul Duval? - Yes, Paul Duval. And he's going to let us photograph the collection before the opening. We'll scoop every other magazine. - Staggers you, doesn't it? - I can't believe it. He would be barred (..)
    1957 Funny Face