The phrase "meeting was opened" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe the beginning of a meeting or to indicate that a meeting has officially started. Example: "The meeting was opened by the chairperson, who welcomed everyone and outlined the agenda for the day."
The meeting was opened by UK development minister Desmond Swayne.
The meeting was opened by Richard Whitby (University of Southampton, Dial-a-Molecule PI) who set the scene for the following two days, by describing the vision of the Dial-a-Molecule Grand Challenge: "In 20 40 years, scientists will be able to deliver any desired molecule, within a timeframe useful to the end-user, using safe, economically viable and sustainable processes".
In the evening, the meeting was opened to all persons, and Lucretia Mott addressed a large audience.
The meeting was opened by a plenary lecture on stem cells in normal breast development and breast cancer by Max Wicha (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA).
New President and Vice Presidents The Executive Board meeting was opened by the outgoing President of the Board, Ambassador Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi of Iran, who thanked his colleagues for their "invaluable support" during his tenure.
Members of local citizens' groups that are opposed to the expansion will be in attendance when the meeting is opened for public comments at 7 p.m.
How would our Christian citizens feel if the meeting were opened with pleas to Allah?
Both meetings were opened to the public, and participants consisted of a broader community than just advocates and scientists who were actively involved with the BCERCs.
Sunday's meeting "was open and cordial and those present agreed to meet again to continue the conversation," Sartain and Deacon said in a joint 88-word statement.
"The meeting was open and constructive.
The criticism was polite largely because the meeting was open to reporters, a number of participants said.
