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

  • (..) ...as gentle as a puppy dog and.... Please proceed. Thank you. The administration was hopefuI, but cautious Friday... ...in its reaction... ...to a possible opening of the Berlin Wall... ...during the upcoming Christmas holiday. Good night, gentlemen. See you in the morning. Yeah. baby. it's Mac. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  • (..) Well. that's very good. Mr. McMurphy. Go ahead. Today. as you may or may not know. it doesn't matter... ...is the opening ot the World Series. What l'd like to suggest is that we change the work detail tonight... ...so that we can watch the ball game. Well. Mr. McMurphy. what you're asking... (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest