WEEKENDING Antonyms

• the event consisting of the start of something

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• the first part or section of something

• the place where something begins, where it springs into being

• the act of starting something

• serving to begin

• remaining in force or being carried on without letup

• persisting for a long time

• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

• the act of beginning something new

• the act of propelling with force

• first or beginning

• an open or empty space in or between things

• a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

• becoming open or being made open

• the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

• the act of opening something

• opportunity especially for employment or promotion

• the initial part of the introduction

• a possible alternative

• an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

• a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

• an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

• a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess

• the first of a series of actions

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

• appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• get off the ground

• set up or found

• set up or lay the groundwork for

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• institute, enact, or establish

• bring about

• place

• build or establish something abstract

• use as a basis for; found on

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• bring into being

• begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.