opening
gb/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ us/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
A2
Angol
eleje, nyitó, bevezető, kezdeti, nyílás, rés, lehetőség, szabad időpont, álláslehetőség, megnyitó, megnyitás, nyitás
FŐNÉV
A2
1
eleje
A1
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Do not use opening to mean any open place. For a simple start, beginning is often safer.
Jelentés
Beginning or first part
Szókapcsolatok
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
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
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)
Témák
core_vocabulary
|time
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definíció
the start or first part of something
the beginning or first part of an event, speech, book, film, game, or similar thing
B1
2
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
She gave a short opening speech.
Rövid nyitóbeszédet mondott.
I missed the opening song.
Lemaradtam a nyitódalról.
The opening question was easy.
Gyakori hiba:
Do not use opening to mean 'not closed': say an open door, not an opening door, unless the door is moving.
Jelentés
First or initial
Szókapcsolatok
opening remarks
|opening speech
|opening chapter
|opening scene
|opening match
|opening question
|opening minutes
|opening weekend
Szinonimák
first (most general word for number one in order)
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initial (slightly more formal; at the beginning)
Antonimák
closing (happening at the end)
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final (last in a series)
Témák
core_vocabulary
|time
|communication
|sports
Definíció
first, or at the beginning
used before a noun to mean first or happening at the beginning
FŐNÉV
B1
3
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Opening is a noun. Use open as an adjective: an open window, not an opening window, unless it is becoming open.
Jelentés
Hole or gap
Szókapcsolatok
small opening
|narrow opening
|opening in the wall
|opening in the fence
|through an opening
|cover an opening
|block an opening
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
blockage (something that stops movement through a space)
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barrier (something that prevents passage or access)
Témák
core_vocabulary
|housing
|nature
|daily_life
Definíció
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
FŐNÉV
B1
4
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Opening is countable in this sense: one opening, several openings.
Jelentés
Available chance or position
Szókapcsolatok
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
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
filled position (a position that is no longer available)
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no vacancy (a lack of any available spaces)
Témák
work
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
a job, time, or chance that is available
a chance to do something, or an available job, place, or time slot
FŐNÉV
B1
5
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Do not confuse this with opening hours, which are the regular times a place is open.
Jelentés
Public launch or first opening
Szókapcsolatok
official opening
|grand opening
|store opening
|museum opening
|opening day
|opening event
|attend the opening
|delay the opening
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
closure (the end of a business, place, or event)
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closing (an event or action that ends something)
Témák
business
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|transportation
Definíció
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
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
opening
IPA
GB/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
US/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
open - ing (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (open)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: opening
Noun
- Base: opening
- Plural: openings
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- The opening ceremony included music and fireworks.
- Athletes from every country marched in the opening ceremony.
- The conference begins with a short opening ceremony.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- His opening gambit was a joke.
opening gambit
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɡˈæmbɪt/
idiom
formal
Strategic first move
a first move made to get an advantage
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- The café's opening hours are posted on the door.
- Check the opening hours before you drive there.
- Holiday opening hours may be different.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- The actors were nervous before opening night.
- Tickets for the musical's opening night sold out quickly.
- Critics praised the play on opening night.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- The lawyer's opening statement lasted thirty minutes.
- In his opening statement, he explained the main argument.
- Each candidate gave a brief opening statement.
Példák tanulóknak
- She read her opening statement.
- The lawyer gave an opening statement.
- His opening statement was short.