American English
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the beginning of an event, activity, period, or business, or the event that marks this beginning
“Opening” is pronounced with the main stress on the first syllable: /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/. Keep the last two syllables shorter and less prominent.
the beginning of an event, activity, period, or business, or the event that marks this beginning
The opening of the conference is at nine.
Are you going to the store's opening?
opening ceremony · grand opening · opening day · opening night
the opening of + noun
the store's opening
a hole or space that lets people, air, light, or things pass through
There is a small opening under the door.
Light came through the opening in the roof.
an opening in + noun
through the opening
a chance to do something, especially to speak or act
She gave me an opening to ask about the job.
He waited for an opening to speak.
an opening to + verb
wait for an opening to + verb
a job that is available for someone to fill
The hospital has an opening for a nurse.
I found a job opening in Chicago.
For a job, opening means a position that is available. In Spanish, use vacante or puesto disponible, not apertura.
job opening · full-time opening · part-time opening
an opening for + noun
apply for an opening in + noun
a special event celebrating the start of a new business
The bakery's grand opening is this Saturday.
the times when a business or public place is open
Check the library's opening hours online.
the first night when a play, film, or show is presented to the public
The actors met the audience after opening night.