opening

ˈəʊpənɪŋ
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opening: gap or space that allows passage or access
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Translation of opening into German,

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Noun

1.

space

gap or space that allows passage or access
  • He squeezed through a small opening in the fence..Er quetschte sich durch eine kleine Öffnung im Zaun
2.

employment

US
vacant position or job
US
freie Stelle fStellenangebot
  • There is an opening for a manager.Es gibt eine freie Stelle für einen Manager.
3.

chance

opportunity to do something
  • She saw an opening to speak her mind.Sie sah eine Gelegenheit, ihre Meinung zu äußern.

Adjective

1.

beginning

related to the start of something
  • The opening chapter of the book was exciting.Das einleitende Kapitel des Buches war spannend.
2.

sports

TECH.UK
first period in a cricket game
TECH.UK
  • The opening batsman scored a century.Der erste Schlagmann erzielte ein Century.
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Expressions with opening: examples in English and translations in German

Eröffnungsszene
Anfangsszene
The opening shot showed a sunrise over the city.
stille Eröffnung
stille Geschäftseröffnung
The restaurant had a soft opening last week.
Eröffnungsschuss
The opening salvo in the debate set the tone for the discussion.
jemandem eine Gelegenheit geben
jemandem eine Chance geben
She gave him an opening to explain his side.
Öffnungszeiten
Betriebszeiten
Check the opening hours before visiting the library.
verspätete Öffnung
The store announced a delayed opening due to the snowstorm.

Images of opening

  • opening: gap or space that allows passage or access
    (space) Öffnung
  • opening: small area in a forest without trees
    (nature) Lichtung

Synonyms and analogies of opening in English

Examples of opening in a sentence

  • The opening allowed the cat to escape.
  • She applied for an opening in the marketing department.
  • The company announced several openings in their IT team.
  • He found an opening to advance his career.
  • The job fair provided an opening for networking.
  • The opening of the play captivated the audience.
open
ˈəʊpən
Verb
1.

accessibility

tr.
make something accessible by moving from a shut position
tr.
  • She opened the door to let in fresh air.Sie öffnete die Tür, um frische Luft hereinzulassen.
2.

initiation

tr.
start or initiate an event or process
tr.
  • The conference will open with a keynote speech.Die Konferenz wird mit einer Eröffnungsrede beginnen.
Adjective
1.

accessible

not closed or fastened
  • The door was open, inviting us inside.Die Tür war offen und lud uns ein, einzutreten.
2.

exposed

not covered or enclosed
  • The open wound needed immediate attention.Die offene Wunde benötigte sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
Noun
1.

land

unobstructed space or area, often outdoors
Freie nFreifläche offenes Gelände
  • We enjoyed a picnic in the open.Wir machten ein Picknick im Freien.
2.

event

sports tournament that allows entry from all competitors
  • She registered for the tennis open..Sie schrieb sich für den Tennis-Wettbewerb ein.
3.

technology

TECH.
defect in a circuit preventing current flow
TECH.
Unterbrechung fStromkreisdefekt
  • The technician found an open in the circuit.Der Techniker fand eine Unterbrechung im Stromkreis.

Expressions with open: examples in English and translations in German

offen
zugänglich
The garden is open to the public.
öffnen
aufmachen
The shop will open up at 9 AM.
aufbrechen
knacken
He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock..
öffnen
She helped to open out the map on the table..
die Augen offen halten
aufpassen
You should keep your eyes open when walking at night.
die Türen öffnen
Einlass gewähren
The museum will open its doors to the public next week.

Translations of "opening" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieÖffnungnf.

I could barely squeeze my way through the narrow opening in the wall.

Ich konnte mich kaum durch die schmale Öffnung in der Wand zwängen.

dasÖffnennn.

The packaging had a clever cut out to make opening it easier.

Die Verpackung hatte eine clevere Perforation, um das Öffnen zu erleichtern.

dieEröffnungnf.

Everyone in town is excited for the grand opening of the museum.

Jeder in der Stadt ist gespannt auf die große Eröffnung des Museums.

dasEröffnennn.

Many well-known brands are opening locations in these exciting new developments.

Zahlreiche bekannte Marken eröffnen Filialen in diesen spannenden neuen Baugebieten.

dieMarktöffnungnf.

Uneven opening of the market between countries brings huge resentment.

Die uneinheitliche Marktöffnung in den einzelnen Ländern sorgt für großen Unmut.

Adjective
eröffnetadj.

The company is expanding at speed, opening new branches every month.

Das Unternehmen expandiert im Eiltempo und eröffnet jeden Monat neue Filialen.

geöffnetadj.

My phone went haywire and started opening random apps by itself today.

Mein Handy hat heute total gesponnen und von allein zufällige Apps geöffnet.

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opening: Examples and translations in context

In order to escape, the prisoner had to spring through the small opening.

Um zu entkommen, musste der Gefangene durch die kleine Öffnung schlüpfen.

He attempted to wedge his hand through the narrow opening.

Er versuchte, seine Hand durch die schmale Öffnung zu quetschen.

He managed to plant a thin needle into the small opening.

Es gelang ihm, eine dünne Nadel in die kleine Öffnung einzuführen.

The opening in the wall narrowed, leaving just enough room for one person.

Die Öffnung in der Wand verengte sich und ließ gerade genug Platz für eine Person.

He watched the enemy through the narrow opening of his foxhole.

Er beobachtete den Feind durch die schmale Öffnung seines Schützenlochs.

Heavy rainfall prompted the opening of the spillway to release the built-up water.

Starker Regen veranlasste die Öffnung des Überlaufs, um das angestaute Wasser freizusetzen.

Light filtered in through the funneled opening, illuminating the dark cave.

Durch die verengte Öffnung drang Licht herein, das die dunkle Höhle erleuchtete.

They need to crouch to look through the narrow opening in the fence.

Sie müssen sich bücken, um durch die schmale Öffnung im Zaun zu schauen.

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