opener
gb/ˈoʊpənɚ/ us/ˈoʊpənɚ/
A2
English
~ 10000
nyitó, nyitóeszköz, nyitóesemény, felütés, kezdés, nyitójátékos, nyitó ütőjátékos, beszélgetésindító, nyitószöveg
NOUN
A2
1
nyitó
A2
nyitóeszköz
B2
Usage pattern:
an opener for [container/door]
I can’t open this bottle; where’s the bottle opener?
Nem tudom kinyitni ezt az üveget; hol van az üvegnyitó?
We bought an electric can opener to make cooking easier.
Vettünk egy elektromos konzervnyitót, hogy könnyebb legyen a főzés.
He keeps a small letter opener on his desk for the morning mail.
The garage door opener stopped working during the storm.
This pocket tool works as both a corkscrew and a bottle opener.
Learner examples
She used a bottle opener to open the beer.
Sörnyitóval nyitotta ki a sört.
My parents gave me an electric can opener for my new kitchen.
A szüleim egy elektromos konzervnyitót adtak az új konyhámba.
There is a letter opener next to the phone.
I pressed the garage door opener in my car.
I always carry a small opener on my key ring.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "opener" with the verb "open" and say *"I opener the bottle"* instead of "I open the bottle" or "I use a bottle opener." Remember: "opener" is a noun (a thing), not a verb.
Meaning
tool or device for opening things
Collocations
bottle opener
|can opener
|electric can opener
|letter opener
|garage door opener
|wine opener
Synonyms
device (More general and not limited to opening things; refers to any kind of tool or piece of equipment.)
Antonyms
closer (A mechanical device that closes something, such as a door closer, doing the opposite action of an opener.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A tool or machine that you use to open a bottle, a can, a letter, a door, or something similar.
A tool or device designed specifically to open containers, doors, or similar things that are closed.
NOUN
B1
2
nyitóesemény
B2
Usage pattern:
the [season/home/tour] opener
Tickets for the season opener sold out in an hour.
A szezonnyitóra szóló jegyek egy óra alatt elkeltek.
The band’s tour opener will be in Madrid next month.
A zenekar turnényitó koncertje jövő hónapban Madridban lesz.
They lost their home opener but improved as the season went on.
The film festival’s opener was a documentary about climate change.
Fans lined up all morning for the series opener against their rivals.
Learner examples
Our team won the season opener last night.
A csapatunk tegnap este megnyerte a szezonnyitó mérkőzést.
The band’s opener is in a small club in London.
A zenekar nyitókoncertje egy kis londoni klubban lesz.
We are excited for the home opener on Saturday.
The festival opener starts at six o’clock.
He scored twice in the series opener.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "opener" here means a person who opens something, but in this sense it is the whole game, show, or event. For example, "season opener" is the first match, not a person.
Meaning
first game, show, or event
Collocations
season opener
|home opener
|tour opener
|series opener
|opening-night opener
Synonyms
opening game (Used mainly for sports; more specific than "opener," which can include shows or other events.)
Antonyms
finale (Refers to the last event or performance in a series, the opposite of the opener.)
Themes
sports
|entertainment
|time
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The first game, show, or event in a season, tour, or group of events.
The first game, show, performance, or similar event in a planned series.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a strong/weak opener to [something]
Her essay has a strong opener that grabs your attention immediately.
Az esszéjének erős a felütése, amely azonnal megragadja a figyelmedet.
The comedian’s opener was a risky joke about politics.
A humorista nyitópoénja egy kockázatos, politikáról szóló vicc volt.
That song is the perfect opener for the album.
His email opener sounded too aggressive for a first message.
The speech had a boring opener, but the middle was excellent.
Learner examples
The first sentence is a good opener for your story.
Az első mondat jó felütés a történetedhez.
The comedian started with a funny opener.
A humorista egy vicces nyitópoénnal kezdett.
This song is the opener on their new album.
You need a better opener for your presentation.
Her email opener was friendly and simple.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with "opening" as an adjective or noun. "Opener" here is a countable noun (e.g. "a strong opener"), while "opening" is more general (e.g. "the opening of the book").
Meaning
opening line or section
Collocations
strong opener
|weak opener
|catchy opener
|song opener
|opener line
Synonyms
introduction (More formal and general; "opener" often sounds more casual and can refer to very short elements like a single line or joke.)
Antonyms
conclusion (The final section of a text or performance, contrasting with the first part called the opener.)
Themes
communication
|entertainment
|writing
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The first line, paragraph, joke, song, or part that starts a speech, story, or show.
The first line, paragraph, joke, song, or other initial section of a piece of writing, a talk, or a performance.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
nyitójátékos
C1
Usage pattern:
an opener in [sport/game]
He was promoted to opener after scoring heavily in the domestic league.
Miután a hazai bajnokságban sok pontot szerzett, nyitójátékossá léptették elő.
The team chose a different opener for the final match.
A csapat másik nyitójátékost választott a döntő mérkőzésre.
Their openers failed to build a strong partnership in the first innings.
She has been the regular opener for the national side for five years.
The coach used a short-inning opener instead of a traditional starting pitcher.
Learner examples
He plays as an opener for his cricket team.
Nyitó ütőjátékosként játszik a krikettcsapatában.
The coach picked a new opener for the big game.
Az edző új nyitójátékost választott a nagy meccsre.
Their openers did not score many runs today.
She became the first-choice opener last year.
The opener was tired after a long time on the field.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "opener" always means a tool, even in sports headlines. In sports articles, "opener" can be a player, not a device.
Meaning
starting player in some sports
Collocations
opening batsman/opener
|new-ball opener
|as an opener
|pace opener
Synonyms
starter (General sports word for a player who begins the game; "opener" is used in specific sports like cricket or in special baseball strategies.)
Antonyms
reliever (In baseball, a pitcher who comes into the game after the first pitcher, often replacing the opener.)
Themes
sports
|games
Definition
In some sports, the player who starts the game or the first part of the game.
In certain sports, a player whose role is to begin a game or a particular phase of a game.
NOUN
B2
5
nyitószöveg
B2
Usage pattern:
a good/bad opener with [someone]
As a dating app opener, that message sounds a bit too formal.
Társkereső alkalmazáson beszélgetésindítónak ez az üzenet egy kicsit túl formálisnak hangzik.
He practiced a few openers before walking over to talk to her.
Begyakorolt néhány nyitószöveget, mielőtt odament hozzá beszélgetni.
Asking about someone’s job is a safe opener at a networking event.
A simple "Hi, how do you know the host?" is a great party opener.
Her joke about the weather was an effective opener with the group.
Learner examples
He used a funny opener to start the chat.
Egy vicces beszélgetésindítót használt, hogy elkezdje a csevegést.
You need a simple opener when you meet new people.
Egy egyszerű beszélgetésindítóra van szükséged, amikor új emberekkel találkozol.
That question is not a good opener on a first date.
A smile and "Hi" can be a nice opener.
He wrote a short opener before his main message.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "opening" and say *"a good opening"* where native speakers might say "a good opener" for a specific line. Both are possible, but "opener" usually refers to one exact remark, especially in dating or chatting contexts.
Meaning
first remark to start talking
Collocations
good opener
|bad opener
|conversation opener
|chat-up opener
|ice-breaking opener
Synonyms
icebreaker (Often used for an activity or remark that makes people feel more relaxed; "opener" is specifically the first line or comment.)
Antonyms
farewell line (A phrase used to end a conversation, opposite in function to an opener.)
Themes
communication
|social
|relationships
Definition
A sentence or question you say first to start talking with someone, especially in a social or romantic situation.
A short remark, question, or line that someone uses to begin a conversation, often in a social or romantic context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
opener
IPA
GB/ˈoʊpənɚ/
US/ˈoʊpənɚ/
Syllables & stress
open - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (open)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: opener
- Plural: openers
Word family
Expressions
bottle opener
1/bˈɑtəl ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for opening bottles
A small tool that you use to open bottles, usually to take off metal caps or corks.
Examples
- We forgot to bring a bottle opener to the picnic.
- This bottle opener also has a small knife built into it.
- The waiter quickly found a bottle opener and opened the wine.
can opener
1/kən ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for opening cans
A tool or kitchen machine that cuts open metal food cans.
Examples
- We don’t have a can opener, so we can’t make the soup.
- She bought an electric can opener because it’s easier on her hands.
- The can opener is in the top drawer next to the stove.
conversation opener
1/kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
remark that starts a conversation
A sentence or question that you say first to begin talking with someone.
Examples
- As a conversation opener, "What do you do?" is simple but effective.
- He always has a good conversation opener at parties.
- Using someone’s name can be a powerful conversation opener.
eye-opener
1/ˈaɪ ˈoʊpənɚ/
idiom
surprising, revealing experience
Something that surprises you and makes you see or understand a situation in a new, clear way.
Examples
- Working in a hospital was a real eye-opener for him.
- The report on climate change was an eye-opener for many voters.
- Living abroad can be an eye-opener about your own culture.
garage door opener
1/ɡɚˈɑʒ dˈɔɹ ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
automatic garage door device
A machine or a small remote control that opens and closes a garage door automatically.
Examples
- The battery in my garage door opener died this morning.
- We installed a new garage door opener with a smartphone app.
- She pressed the garage door opener and drove inside.
home opener
1/hˈoʊm ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
first home game of season
The first game in a season that a team plays in its own stadium or city.
Examples
- The stadium was completely full for the home opener.
- They will give away free T-shirts at the home opener.
- The team lost the home opener but bounced back later.
letter opener
1/lˈɛtɚ ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for opening envelopes
A thin tool, often like a small knife, that you use to open envelopes neatly.
Examples
- He used a silver letter opener to slice open the envelope.
- There’s a letter opener on the receptionist’s desk.
- My grandfather gave me an old letter opener with my initials on it.
season opener
1/sˈizən ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
first game of the season
The first game or match that a team plays in a new sports season.
Examples
- They face last year’s champions in the season opener.
- Fans are hopeful after a strong performance in the season opener.
- The coach rested two key players for the season opener.
series opener
1/sˈɪɹiz ˈoʊpənɚ/
fixed phrase
first game of a series
The first game in a group of games played between the same teams over a few days.
Examples
- They dropped the series opener but won the next two games.
- The coach announced the starting pitcher for the series opener.
- Winning the series opener gave them a big advantage.