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opening

 
 
/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ noun [C]

Translation

HOLE a hole or space that something or someone can pass through
delik, açıklık, yarık
We found an opening in the fence and climbed through.16851657
START the beginning of something
başlangıç
The opening of the opera is quite dramatic.2170
CEREMONY a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity
açış, açılış, başlangıç
I've been invited to the opening of the new exhibition on Tuesday.82
OPPORTUNITY a job or an opportunity to do something
açık iş, boş/münhal kadro/iş
There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department.1763
(Definition of opening noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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