openings
Aussprache: [ˈoʊpənɪŋz]
Kontext: „employment“
(noun) an opening is a job or position that is available. If a company needs someone to fill a spot, they have an opening.
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There are several job openings at the local grocery store.
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Unfortunately, there are no openings for new positions at my workplace right now.
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Are there any job openings at your company?
Kontext: „activity“
(noun) an opening is a gap or space that allows entry to something. Like when you find a hole in a fence or a door that’s ajar.
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He noticed an opening in the fence and quickly slipped through.
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There was no opening in the wall for the cat to get out.
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Can you see any openings in the building that we can use?
Kontext: „sports“
(noun) an opening can also refer to a chance or opportunity to score in a game or match. It’s when a player sees a way to make a goal.
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She found an opening and took a shot at the goal.
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He missed the opening to score because he hesitated.
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Did he see any openings during the game?
Kontext: „performing arts“
(noun) an opening is the beginning of a show or performance. It’s the first part that gets the audience interested.
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The opening of the play was very exciting and set the tone for the rest of the show.
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The opening was rather dull and didn't grab the audience’s attention.
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What did you think of the opening of the concert?