opening
UK: ˈəʊpənɪŋ | US: ˈoʊpənɪŋ
n. a gap or hole in something
n. the beginning or first part of an event, activity, or period
n. an opportunity or chance to do something
adj. relating to the start of something
The word "opening" derives from the Old English "openian," meaning "to open," which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic "*upanaz." The suffix "-ing" is a productive suffix in English, used to form nouns (e.g., "a meeting") or adjectives (e.g., "interesting"). Over time, "opening" evolved to signify both the act of making something open and the resulting space or opportunity created by that act. The logical progression reflects the physical action (opening a door) extending metaphorically to abstract opportunities (a job opening).
She noticed a small opening in the fence and slipped through.
The opening of the new museum attracted thousands of visitors.
His speech marked the opening of the conference.
There’s an opening for a manager in the marketing department.
The opening scene of the movie was breathtaking.