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opening

noun

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

Meaning

an act or instance of beginning something

The opening of the new store was a huge success.

start, beginning, initiation, launch

closing, ending

grand opening, store opening, job opening, opening ceremony

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

The state or quality of lasting only for a short time.

the top part of the legs of a person when sitting; one complete trip around a track or course

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

the state of having enough of something; adequacy