LEARNit Dictionary

opening

noun
B2
1
B2
a space or hole that somebody/something can pass through
دهانه, روزنه, شکاف, سوراخ, حفره
2
B2
the beginning or first part of something
آغاز, شروع, ابتدا
The movie has an exciting opening.
a brilliant opening sequence
It's such a brave opening to a book.
opposite ending
3
B2
a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building, road, etc. is used
افتتاحیه, مراسم افتتاح, گشایش, افتتاح, مراسم آغازین
the official opening of the new hospital
the opening of the Olympic Games
the state opening of Parliament
tickets for the opening ceremony
The gallery has scheduled a grand opening for June 29.
4
B2
the act or process of making something open or of becoming open
باز کردن, گشودن, باز شدن
the opening of a flower
the opening of the new play
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now.
She heard footsteps and the opening and closing of the door.
compare closing
5
a job that is available
فرصت شغلی, موقعیت شغلی
We will keep you informed of any job openings.
She is the strongest candidate to fill this opening.
Most openings in the mills were for single women.
synonym vacancy
6
a good opportunity for somebody
فرصت مناسب, فرصت, شانس
Winning the competition was the opening she needed for her career.
7
part of a piece of clothing that is made to open and close so that it can be put on easily
چاک, شکاف
The skirt has a side opening.
adjective
1
first; beginning
آغاز, ابتدا, شروع
opposite closing