opening

/ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: openings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến sự khởi đầu hoặc bắt đầu của một loạt sự kiện

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Adjective

Examples

The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Của giai đoạn chơi đầu tiên, thường đến khi wicket đầu tiên bị đánh đổ

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An act or instance of making or becoming open.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một hành động hoặc trường hợp làm cho hoặc trở nên mở

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Noun

Examples

The daily openings of the day lily bloom gives it its name.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A gap permitting passage through.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoảng trống cho phép đi qua

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Noun

Examples

A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “opening” mean?

Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.

Is “opening” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.