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opening

The correct spelling is opening.

How to pronounce opening

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/

Say it like: Ope-nin-g

The correct spelling is opening. To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position. For example: "Turn the doorknob to open the door."

Usage Examples

Turn the doorknob to open the door.

He opened a path through the undergrowth.

I don't want to open that subject.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
  2. 2.To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
  3. 3.To bring up, broach.
  4. 4.To enter upon, begin.
  5. 5.To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.

noun

  1. 1.An act or instance of making or becoming open.
  2. 2.Something that is open.
  3. 3.An act or instance of beginning.
  4. 4.Something that is a beginning.
  5. 5.A vacant position, especially in an array.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.
  2. 2.Describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack

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