opening time
nounUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ taɪm/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ taɪm/
The time when a place opens its doors for people to come in.
The shop's opening time is nine o'clock in the morning.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The moment a pub or bar is allowed to start serving drinks.
We arrived right at opening time to get a good seat.
3. The time when a new business or event first begins.
The opening time of the festival is marked on the poster.
4. The scheduled hour when a service or office starts working.
Please check the opening time of the library before you go.