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    • opening :an open or empty space in or between things
      • there was a small opening between the trees|the explosion made a gap in the wall

    • opening :first or beginning
      • the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth|the play's opening scene

    • opening :becoming open or being made open
      • the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for

    • opening :the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
      • the opening received good critical reviews

    • opening :the act of opening something
      • the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door

    • opening :opportunity especially for employment or promotion
      • there is an opening in the sales department

    • opening :the initial part of the introduction
      • the opening established the basic theme

    • opening :a possible alternative
      • bankruptcy is always a possibility

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