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

  • (..) impervious to psychoanalysis. - Yeah, he said that. - I know he did. So you're up shit's creek with a client list full of mick cops. I mean, opening up? Good luck to you. Why do you do it, then? Some people do get better. Fair enough. Sometimes I want people to forget (..)
    2006 The Departed