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Detailed Synonyms for opening in English

opening:

opening [the ~] noun

  1. the opening
    the beginning; the commencement; the start; the outset; the opening
  2. the opening
    the gap; the cavity; the interstice; the cut-away; the opening; the hole; the crevice; the gash; the fissure; the cleft; the cranny; the saving
  3. the opening
    the fissure; the crevice; the opening; the recess; the cranny; the space
  4. the opening
    the disclosure; the dilatation; the opening
  5. the opening
    the opening
  6. the opening
    the hole in the ice; the opening
  7. the opening
    the opening; the unlocking
  8. the opening
    the area of distribution; the consuming market; the market; the opening
  9. the opening
    – the first of a series of actions 1
    the initiative; the opening; the opening move; the first step
    – the first of a series of actions 1
  10. the opening
    – the act of opening something 1
    the opening
    – the act of opening something 1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door1
  11. the opening
    – becoming open or being made open 1
    the opening
    – becoming open or being made open 1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for1
  12. the opening
    – a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess 1
    the opening; the chess opening
    – a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess 1
  13. the opening
    – an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship 1
    the opening; the hatchway; the scuttle
    – an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship 1
  14. the opening
    – a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made 1
    the opening
    – a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made 1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door1
  15. the opening
    – an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity 1
    the orifice; the opening; the porta
    – an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity 1
    • orifice [the ~] noun
      • the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart1
    • opening [the ~] noun
    • porta [the ~] noun
  16. the opening
    – a possible alternative 1
    the possibility; the opening; the possible action
    – a possible alternative 1
  17. the opening
    – the initial part of the introduction 1
    the opening
    – the initial part of the introduction 1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • the opening established the basic theme1
  18. the opening
    – the first performance (as of a theatrical production) 1
    the opening; the opening night; the curtain raising
    – the first performance (as of a theatrical production) 1
  19. the opening
    – a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise 1
    the opening
    – a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise 1
  20. the opening
    – an open or empty space in or between things 1
    the gap; the opening
    – an open or empty space in or between things 1
    • gap [the ~] noun
      • the explosion made a gap in the wall1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • there was a small opening between the trees1
  21. the opening
    – opportunity especially for employment or promotion 1
    the opening
    – opportunity especially for employment or promotion 1
    • opening [the ~] noun
      • there is an opening in the sales department1

opening adj

  1. opening
  2. opening
    – first or beginning 1
    opening
    – first or beginning 1
    • opening adj
      • the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth1
      • the play's opening scene1

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Related Definitions for "opening":

  1. first or beginning1
    • the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth1
    • the play's opening scene1
  2. the first of a series of actions1
  3. the act of opening something1
    • the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door1
  4. becoming open or being made open1
    • the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for1
  5. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess1
  6. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship1
  7. a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made1
    • they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door1
  8. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity1
  9. a possible alternative1
  10. the initial part of the introduction1
    • the opening established the basic theme1
  11. the first performance (as of a theatrical production)1
    • the opening received good critical reviews1
  12. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise1
  13. an open or empty space in or between things1
    • there was a small opening between the trees1
  14. opportunity especially for employment or promotion1
    • there is an opening in the sales department1

opening form of open:

open adj

  1. open
    open
  2. open
  3. open
  4. open
  5. open
  6. open
  7. open
  8. open
  9. open
  10. open
    – ready for business 1
    open
    – ready for business 1
    • open adj
      • the stores are open1
  11. open
    – not having been filled 1
    open
    – not having been filled 1
    • open adj
      • the job is still open1
  12. open
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
    open; candid; heart-to-heart
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
  13. open
    – without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition 1
    open
    – without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition 1
    • open adj
      • the clarity and resonance of an open tone1
      • her natural and open response1
  14. open
    – affording free passage or view 1
    clear; open
    – affording free passage or view 1
    • clear adj
      • a clear view1
      • a clear path to victory1
    • open adj
      • open waters1
      • the open countryside1
  15. open
    – affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed 1
    open; unfastened
    – affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed 1
  16. open
    – affording free passage or access 1
    open
    – affording free passage or access 1
    • open adj
      • open drains1
      • the road is open to traffic1
      • open ranks1
  17. open
    – used of mouth or eyes 1
    open; opened
    – used of mouth or eyes 1
    • open adj
      • keep your eyes open1
    • opened adj
      • his mouth slightly opened1
  18. open
    – having no protecting cover or enclosure 1
    open
    – having no protecting cover or enclosure 1
    • open adj
      • an open boat1
      • an open fire1
      • open sports cars1
  19. open
    – (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints 1
    open
    – (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints 1
  20. open
    – open and observable; not secret or hidden 1
    overt; open
    – open and observable; not secret or hidden 1
    • overt adj
      • an overt lie1
      • overt hostility1
      • overt intelligence gathering1
    • open adj
      • open ballots1
  21. open
    – open to or in view of all 1
    open
    – open to or in view of all 1
    • open adj
      • an open protest1
      • an open letter to the editor1
  22. open
    – with no protection or shield 1
    open; exposed
    – with no protection or shield 1
    • open adj
      • open to the weather1
      • an open wound1
    • exposed adj
      • the exposed northeast frontier1
  23. open
    – ready or willing to receive favorably 1
    open; receptive
    – ready or willing to receive favorably 1
  24. open
    – accessible to all 1
    open
    – accessible to all 1
    • open adj
      • open season1
      • an open economy1
  25. open
    – not sealed or having been unsealed 1
    open; opened
    – not sealed or having been unsealed 1
    • open adj
      • the letter was already open1
    • opened adj
      • the opened package lay on the table1
  26. open
    – not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought 1
    open; undetermined; unresolved; undecided
    – not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought 1
  27. open
    – (of textures) full of small openings or gaps 1
    loose; open
    – (of textures) full of small openings or gaps 1
    • loose adj
      • a loose weave1
    • open adj
      • an open texture1
  28. open
    – possibly accepting or permitting 1
    subject; capable; open
    – possibly accepting or permitting 1
    • subject adj
      • the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation1
    • capable adj
      • a passage capable of misinterpretation1
    • open adj
      • open to interpretation1
      • an issue open to question1
  29. open
    – not requiring union membership 1
    open
    – not requiring union membership 1
    • open adj
      • an open shop employs nonunion workers1
  30. open
    – not defended or capable of being defended 1
    open; assailable; undefendable; undefended
    – not defended or capable of being defended 1
  31. open
    – Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress. 2
    open
    – Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress. 2

to open verb (opens, opened, opening)

  1. to open
    to open; to open up; to unlock
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
  2. to open
    to open; to introduce; to start
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • introduce verb (introduces, introduced, introducing)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
  3. to open
    to open; to open up; to unscrew; turn on; to unlock
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
    • unscrew verb (unscrews, unscrewed, unscrewing)
    • turn on verb
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
  4. to open
    to herald; to ring in; to start; to begin; to open
    • herald verb (heralds, heralded, heralding)
    • ring in verb (rings in, rang in, ringing in)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
    • begin verb (begins, beginning)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  5. to open
    to unlock; to unbolt; to open; to open up
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
    • unbolt verb (unbolts, unbolted, unbolting)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  6. to open
    to unfold; to open
    • unfold verb (unfolds, unfolded, unfolding)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  7. to open
    to open; to undo; to get undone
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • undo verb (undoes, undid, undoing)
    • get undone verb (gets undone, got undone, getting undone)
  8. to open
    to commence; to begin; to start; to take off; to get under way; to break into; to open; to be off
    • commence verb (commences, commenced, commencing)
    • begin verb (begins, beginning)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
    • take off verb (takes off, took off, taking off)
    • get under way verb (gets under way, got under way, getting under way)
    • break into verb (breaks into, broke into, breaking into)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • be off verb (is off, being off)
  9. to open
    to come open; to open
    • come open verb (comes open, came open, coming open)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  10. to open
    to open; to throw open
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • throw open verb (throws open, threw open, throwing open)
  11. to open
    – make available 1
    to open; to open up
    – make available 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • This opens up new possibilities1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  12. to open
    – become available 1
    to open; to open up
    – become available 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • an opportunity opened up1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  13. to open
    – make the opening move 1
    to open
    – make the opening move 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • Kasparov opened with a standard opening1
  14. to open
    – cause to open or to become open 1
    to open; to open up
    – cause to open or to become open 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • Mary opened the car door1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  15. to open
    – become open 1
    to open; to open up
    – become open 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • The door opened1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  16. to open
    – spread out or open from a closed or folded state 1
    to spread; to open; to unfold; to spread out
    – spread out or open from a closed or folded state 1
    • spread verb (spreads, spread, spreading)
      • spread your arms1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • open the map1
    • unfold verb (unfolds, unfolded, unfolding)
    • spread out verb (spreads out, spread out, spreading out)
  17. to open
    – display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer 1
    to open
    – display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  18. to open
    – afford access to 1
    to give; to open; afford
    – afford access to 1
    • give verb (gives, gave, giving)
      • The French doors give onto a terrace1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • the door opens to the patio1
    • afford verb
  19. to open
    – begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. 1
    to open
    – begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • He opened the meeting with a long speech1
  20. to open
    – start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning 1
    to open; to open up
    – start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • open a business1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  21. to open
    – have an opening or passage or outlet 1
    to open
    – have an opening or passage or outlet 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • The bedrooms open into the hall1

Conjugations for open:

present
  1. open
  2. open
  3. opens
  4. open
  5. open
  6. open
simple past
  1. opened
  2. opened
  3. opened
  4. opened
  5. opened
  6. opened
present perfect
  1. have opened
  2. have opened
  3. has opened
  4. have opened
  5. have opened
  6. have opened
past continuous
  1. was opening
  2. were opening
  3. was opening
  4. were opening
  5. were opening
  6. were opening
future
  1. shall open
  2. will open
  3. will open
  4. shall open
  5. will open
  6. will open
continuous present
  1. am opening
  2. are opening
  3. is opening
  4. are opening
  5. are opening
  6. are opening
subjunctive
  1. be opened
  2. be opened
  3. be opened
  4. be opened
  5. be opened
  6. be opened
diverse
  1. open!
  2. let's open!
  3. opened
  4. opening
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

open [the ~] noun

  1. the open
    – information that has become public 1
    the surface; the open
    – information that has become public 1
    • surface [the ~] noun
      • the facts had been brought to the surface1
    • open [the ~] noun
      • all the reports were out in the open1
  2. the open
    – a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play 1
    the open
    – a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play 1
  3. the open
    – where the air is unconfined 1
    the open; the open air; the out-of-doors; the outdoors
    – where the air is unconfined 1
    • open [the ~] noun
      • camping in the open1
    • open air [the ~] noun
      • the concert was held in the open air1
    • out-of-doors [the ~] noun
    • outdoors [the ~] noun
      • he wanted to get outdoors a little1
  4. the open
    – a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water 1
    the clear; the open
    – a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water 1
    • clear [the ~] noun
    • open [the ~] noun
      • finally broke out of the forest into the open1

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Antonyms for "open":


Related Definitions for "open":

  1. ready for business1
    • the stores are open1
  2. not having been filled1
    • the job is still open1
  3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness1
    • an open and trusting nature1
  4. without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition1
    • the clarity and resonance of an open tone1
    • her natural and open response1
  5. affording free passage or view1
    • open waters1
    • the open countryside1
  6. affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed1
    • an open door1
    • they left the door open1
  7. affording free passage or access1
    • open drains1
    • the road is open to traffic1
    • open ranks1
  8. used of mouth or eyes1
    • keep your eyes open1
  9. having no protecting cover or enclosure1
    • an open boat1
    • an open fire1
    • open sports cars1
  10. (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints1
  11. open and observable; not secret or hidden1
    • open ballots1
  12. open to or in view of all1
    • an open protest1
    • an open letter to the editor1
  13. with no protection or shield1
    • open to the weather1
    • an open wound1
  14. ready or willing to receive favorably1
  15. accessible to all1
    • open season1
    • an open economy1
  16. not sealed or having been unsealed1
    • the letter was already open1
  17. not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought1
    • an open question1
  18. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps1
    • an open texture1
  19. possibly accepting or permitting1
    • open to interpretation1
    • an issue open to question1
  20. not requiring union membership1
    • an open shop employs nonunion workers1
  21. not defended or capable of being defended1
    • an open city1
    • open to attack1
  22. information that has become public1
    • all the reports were out in the open1
  23. a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play1
  24. where the air is unconfined1
    • camping in the open1
  25. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water1
    • finally broke out of the forest into the open1
  26. make available1
    • This opens up new possibilities1
  27. become available1
    • an opportunity opened up1
  28. make the opening move1
    • Kasparov opened with a standard opening1
  29. cause to open or to become open1
    • Mary opened the car door1
  30. become open1
    • The door opened1
  31. spread out or open from a closed or folded state1
    • open the map1
  32. display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer1
  33. afford access to1
    • the door opens to the patio1
  34. begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.1
    • He opened the meeting with a long speech1
  35. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning1
    • open a business1
  36. have an opening or passage or outlet1
    • The bedrooms open into the hall1
  37. Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress.2

Related Synonyms for opening