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

  • (..) -I'm sorry. -No I get it. I know I've made enemies. I'm conducting though They brought back JVC fest this year They got me opening in a couple of weeks with a pro band. That's great. It's alright. Truth is, I don't think people... understood what it was I was doing at Shaffer. (..)
    2014 Whiplash