English to Afrikaans Meaning of opening - opening

Opening :

opening

noun

gat, gate, gesplete, opening, ogies, begin, bekendstelling, aanvang, gaping, weglating, leemte, versterking, manifestasie, vertoning, uitstalling, blom, staanspoor, drumpel, oop plek, oop, leeg, ledigheid, vakature, verbreking, kloof, uithoek, openbaring, ontdekking, geboorte, vakature werk, wat, verligting, inhuldiging, stigtingsvergadering, geleentheid, kans, voordeel

adjective

aanvanklike, voorlopige, stigtingsvergadering, inleidende, gapende, blom

Opening :: openingOpenings :: openinge

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Definitions of opening in English

Noun(1) an open or empty space in or between things(2) a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise(3) becoming open or being made open(4) the first performance (as of a theatrical production(5) the act of opening something(6) opportunity especially for employment or promotion(7) the initial part of the introduction(8) a possible alternative(9) an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity(10) a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made(11) an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship(12) a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess(13) the first of a series of actions
Verb(1) cause to open or to become open(2) start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning(3) become open(4) begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.(5) spread out or open from a closed or folded state(6) make available(7) become available(8) have an opening or passage or outlet(9) make the opening move(10) afford access to(11) display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
Adjective(1) first or beginning

Examples of opening in English

(1) Indeed, they might have won the league too but for losing their opening two matches and then going the remainder of the trip undefeated.(2) There had been an opening made by senior counsel for the appellant which disclosed certain aspects of the defence case.(3) The idea is that one can play this opening without having to memorize a great number of lines.(4) Also, the opening to the story wasn't written by either me or my friend.(5) During fetal development, this opening allows blood in the fetus to bypass the lungs.(6) A double opening will offer new paintings by Aaron Hill entitled Inheritance.(7) Fortunately, an opening became available in the employer's parts department and he was afforded that job.(8) The Upper Eden Cycling Club turned out in force to celebrate the opening of the centre and following the ceremony headed off to Hawes for a round cycle route.(9) The remaining places in the main draw will be filled through the qualifying matches on the opening three days of the competition.(10) Fans had packed pubs across the district, turning them into a sea of red and white shirts and St George's flags to watch England's opening match.(11) Let me quote a short part of his guessing-game, prefaced by his usual opening .(12) A pageant of pupils celebrated their school's history as they welcomed the opening of its new building.(13) The competition commenced on the eve of India's opening match against Holland.(14) The light source is projected over the sample surface onto the opening of aperture 2.(15) But there is no direct evidence that the fresh air supply opening was in fact blocked in any way on this occasion.(16) The opening exchanges were evenly matched but the visitor eventually made the breakthrough on 25 minutes.

Related Phrases of opening

(1) open ::

oop

(2) opening hours ::

ure

(3) opening day ::

openings dag

(4) opening balance ::

beginsaldo

(5) opening ceremony ::

openingseremonie

(6) opening up ::

oop maak

(7) job opening ::

beskikbare pos

(8) opening time ::

opening tyd

(9) sleeve opening ::

opening mou

(10) opening statement ::

opening verklaring

(11) opening night ::

openingsaand

Related Phrases of opening

(1) open ::

oop

(2) opening hours ::

ure

(3) opening day ::

openings dag

(4) opening balance ::

beginsaldo

(5) opening ceremony ::

openingseremonie

(6) opening up ::

oop maak

(7) job opening ::

beskikbare pos

(8) opening time ::

opening tyd

(9) sleeve opening ::

opening mou

(10) opening statement ::

opening verklaring

(11) opening night ::

openingsaand

Synonyms

Noun

1. hole ::

gat

2. doorway ::

poort

3. opportunity ::

geleentheid

4. vacancy ::

vakature

5. beginning ::

begin

6. opening ceremony ::

openingseremonie

7. hatchway ::

luik opening

8. initiative ::

inisiatief

9. possibility ::

moontlikheid

10. gap ::

gaping

11. orifice ::

opening

12. opening night ::

openingsaand

Verb

13. unfasten ::

losmaken

14. unwrap ::

oop maak

15. uncork ::

onkurken

16. spread out ::

versprei

17. reveal ::

openbaar

18. open for business ::

oop vir besigheid

19. begin ::

begin

20. give access to ::

gee toegang tot

21. give ::

gee

22. unfold ::

ontvou

23. open up ::

maak oop

Different Forms

opening, openings

Word Example from TV Shows

$Has it got delayed opening,\Nlike the other one?$

Has it got delayed OPENING,
like the other one?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 4

there was an OPENING for a co-lead

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 20

They're OPENING the doors, sir.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8

It is only by OPENING the box that you'll find out which it is.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

I'll spend the rest of my life OPENING the freezer and going,

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 5

Examples of opening from TV Shows

$Has it got delayed opening,\Nlike the other one?$

Has it got delayed OPENING,
like the other one?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 4

there was an OPENING for a co-lead

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 20

They're OPENING the doors, sir.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8

It is only by OPENING the box that you'll find out which it is.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

I'll spend the rest of my life OPENING the freezer and going,

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 5

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