opening
gb/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ us/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
A2
الإنجليزية
eleje, nyitó, bevezető, kezdeti, nyílás, rés, lehetőség, szabad időpont, álláslehetőség, megnyitó, megnyitás, nyitás
اسم
A2
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eleje
A1
نمط الاستخدام:
the opening of [something]
The opening of the film shows a quiet street at dawn.
A film elején egy csendes utcát látunk hajnalban.
I missed the opening of the lecture because my train was late.
Lemaradtam az előadás elejéről, mert késett a vonatom.
The novel's opening is funny and surprising.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
I liked the opening of the movie.
Tetszett a film eleje.
We missed the opening of the show.
Lemaradtunk az előadás elejéről.
The opening of the story is exciting.
خطأ شائع:
Do not use opening to mean any open place. For a simple start, beginning is often safer.
المعنى
Beginning or first part
المتلازمات اللفظية
the opening of a film
|the opening of a meeting
|a strong opening
|a dramatic opening
|miss the opening
|from the opening
|the novel's opening
المرادفات
beginning (general word for when something starts)
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start (simple, common word for the first point or moment)
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introduction (often the first explanatory part of a text or speech)
الأضداد
ending (the last part rather than the first part)
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conclusion (the final part of a speech, text, or event)
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close (the end or finish of an event)
الموضوعات
core_vocabulary
|time
|communication
|arts_entertainment
التعريف
the start or first part of something
the beginning or first part of an event, speech, book, film, game, or similar thing
B1
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نمط الاستخدام:
opening [noun]
The chair thanked everyone in her opening remarks.
Az elnök bevezető szavaiban mindenkinek köszönetet mondott.
England scored in the opening minutes of the game.
Anglia a mérkőzés első perceiben gólt szerzett.
The opening chapter introduces the main character.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
She gave a short opening speech.
Rövid nyitóbeszédet mondott.
I missed the opening song.
Lemaradtam a nyitódalról.
The opening question was easy.
خطأ شائع:
Do not use opening to mean 'not closed': say an open door, not an opening door, unless the door is moving.
المعنى
First or initial
المتلازمات اللفظية
opening remarks
|opening speech
|opening chapter
|opening scene
|opening match
|opening question
|opening minutes
|opening weekend
المرادفات
first (most general word for number one in order)
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initial (slightly more formal; at the beginning)
الأضداد
closing (happening at the end)
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final (last in a series)
الموضوعات
core_vocabulary
|time
|communication
|sports
التعريف
first, or at the beginning
used before a noun to mean first or happening at the beginning
اسم
B1
3
نمط الاستخدام:
an opening in [something]
Light came through a small opening in the roof.
Fény szűrődött be a tetőn lévő kis nyíláson át.
The dog squeezed through an opening under the gate.
A kutya átbújt a kapu alatti résen.
Cover any openings where cold air can get in.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
There is an opening in the wall.
A falon van egy nyílás.
The mouse ran through a small opening.
Az egér átfutott egy kis résen.
He looked through the opening.
خطأ شائع:
Opening is a noun. Use open as an adjective: an open window, not an opening window, unless it is becoming open.
المعنى
Hole or gap
المتلازمات اللفظية
small opening
|narrow opening
|opening in the wall
|opening in the fence
|through an opening
|cover an opening
|block an opening
المرادفات
gap (a space between two things)
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hole (a space or empty place in a surface)
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aperture (more formal or technical word for an opening)
الأضداد
blockage (something that stops movement through a space)
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barrier (something that prevents passage or access)
الموضوعات
core_vocabulary
|housing
|nature
|daily_life
التعريف
a hole or space that lets things pass through
a hole, gap, or space through which someone or something can pass, be seen, or enter
اسم
B1
4
نمط الاستخدام:
an opening for/in/on [something]
The company has two openings for project managers.
A vállalatnál két projektmenedzseri álláslehetőség van.
She waited for an opening in the conversation to ask her question.
Megvárta a megfelelő alkalmat a beszélgetésben, hogy feltegye a kérdését.
An opening came up in the afternoon schedule.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
I found a job opening online.
Találtam egy álláslehetőséget az interneten.
We have one opening next week.
Van egy szabad időpontunk a jövő héten.
He saw an opening and spoke.
خطأ شائع:
Opening is countable in this sense: one opening, several openings.
المعنى
Available chance or position
المتلازمات اللفظية
job opening
|opening for a teacher
|opening in sales
|current openings
|available openings
|fill an opening
|an opening in the schedule
|wait for an opening
المرادفات
opportunity (a chance to do something)
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vacancy (an available job or position)
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slot (an available time or place in a schedule)
الأضداد
filled position (a position that is no longer available)
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no vacancy (a lack of any available spaces)
الموضوعات
work
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
a job, time, or chance that is available
a chance to do something, or an available job, place, or time slot
اسم
B1
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نمط الاستخدام:
the opening of [place/event]
The opening of the new library drew a large crowd.
Az új könyvtár megnyitója sok embert vonzott.
The restaurant's opening was delayed until June.
Az étterem megnyitását júniusig halasztották.
The mayor attended the official opening of the bridge.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
The store opening is on Friday.
Az üzlet megnyitója pénteken lesz.
We went to the museum opening.
Elmentünk a múzeum megnyitójára.
The opening was very busy.
خطأ شائع:
Do not confuse this with opening hours, which are the regular times a place is open.
المعنى
Public launch or first opening
المتلازمات اللفظية
official opening
|grand opening
|store opening
|museum opening
|opening day
|opening event
|attend the opening
|delay the opening
المرادفات
launch (the start of a new product, service, or activity)
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inauguration (formal word for an official opening)
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premiere (first public showing of a film or performance)
الأضداد
closure (the end of a business, place, or event)
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closing (an event or action that ends something)
الموضوعات
business
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|transportation
التعريف
the time or event when a new place first opens to the public
the occasion when a new business, building, exhibition, road, or public activity first becomes open or available
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
opening
IPA
GB/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
US/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
المقاطع والنبر
open - ing (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (open)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: opening
Noun
- Base: opening
- Plural: openings
التعبيرات
grand opening
1/ɡɹˈænd ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
fixed phrase
First official opening event
The first day a business or event is open to the public, often with celebration.
أمثلة
- The store's grand opening is this Saturday.
- They offered discounts during the grand opening.
grand opening
1/ɡɹˈænd ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Celebratory first opening
a celebration when a new place first opens
أمثلة
- The gym is offering free classes for its grand opening.
- Hundreds of people came to the store's grand opening.
- They planned a grand opening after months of construction.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The grand opening is on Saturday.
- We went to the new café's grand opening.
- They had music at the grand opening.
opening act
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈækt/
fixed phrase
Performer before main act
the performer who appears before the main performer
أمثلة
- A local band was the opening act for the tour.
- The opening act played for twenty minutes.
- Fans cheered when the opening act came on stage.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The opening act was very good.
- A singer was the opening act.
- We missed the opening act.
opening ceremony
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
Formal starting event
a formal event at the start of something important
أمثلة
- The opening ceremony included music and fireworks.
- Athletes from every country marched in the opening ceremony.
- The conference begins with a short opening ceremony.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- We watched the opening ceremony.
- The opening ceremony starts at noon.
- The school had an opening ceremony.
opening gambit
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɡˈæmbɪt/
idiom
first move in a strategy
The first thing you do or say to start and influence a situation.
أمثلة
- Her opening gambit was to offer free delivery for a month.
- As an opening gambit, he asked everyone to share one concern.
- Their opening gambit in the talks was a demand for a longer contract.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- His opening gambit was a joke.
opening gambit
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɡˈæmbɪt/
idiom
formal
Strategic first move
a first move made to get an advantage
أمثلة
- His friendly joke was an opening gambit in a difficult negotiation.
- The low offer was clearly an opening gambit.
- As an opening gambit, she suggested a small trial project.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- His first offer was an opening gambit.
- The joke was her opening gambit.
- It was only an opening gambit.
opening hours
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
Times a place is open
the times when a place is open
أمثلة
- The café's opening hours are posted on the door.
- Check the opening hours before you drive there.
- Holiday opening hours may be different.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- What are the opening hours?
- The shop's opening hours are short.
- Check the opening hours online.
opening night
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
First public performance night
the first night of a show or event
أمثلة
- The actors were nervous before opening night.
- Tickets for the musical's opening night sold out quickly.
- Critics praised the play on opening night.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Opening night is tomorrow.
- She bought tickets for opening night.
- The show was full on opening night.
opening statement
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
First formal statement
a formal first statement that gives the main ideas
أمثلة
- The lawyer's opening statement lasted thirty minutes.
- In his opening statement, he explained the main argument.
- Each candidate gave a brief opening statement.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She read her opening statement.
- The lawyer gave an opening statement.
- His opening statement was short.