opening (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “opening”

1. related to the start or beginning of something
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   The opening scene of the movie immediately grabbed the audience's attention with its stunning visuals.

noun “opening”

1. a space that allows something to pass through
   The mouse quickly squeezed through a small opening in the wall.
2. the of beginning a business or facility
   The opening of the new library brought the whole community together.
3. a job position that is available
   The company announced an opening for a software engineer.
4. a time slot that is available
   I checked my calendar and found an opening for a meeting on Friday afternoon.
5. the first show performed by a group
   The theater group was excited for the opening of their new play, hoping for a full house.
6. the initial time when an event like an art show starts
   The gallery's opening for the new abstract art collection attracted art enthusiasts from all over the city.
7. the beginning part of a musical piece
   The opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is so iconic that almost everyone recognizes it after just a few notes.
8. the initial moves in a game
   Alice meticulously practiced her openings in chess, knowing a strong start could lead to victory.