openingroster
nounUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ ˈrɒstə/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈrɔstər/
A list of the players who start a game.
The coach wrote the opening roster on the board before the match.
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2. The first list of people chosen for a new group or project.
The opening roster for the new club had ten members.
3. A schedule of who works at the start of a day or season.
Check the opening roster to see who is on shift first.
4. The first set of names listed for an event or show.
The opening roster of performers was posted online.