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    o·pen
    [ˈōp(ə)n]
    adjective
    open (adjective)
    1. allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up:
      "the pass is kept open all year by snowplows" · "it was a warm evening and the window was open" · "the door was wide open"
      • (of a container) not fastened or sealed:
        "the case burst open and its contents flew all over the place"
      • (of a garment or its fasteners) not buttoned or fastened:
        "his tie was knotted below the open collar of his shirt"
      • (of the mouth or eyes) with lips or lids parted:
        "his eyes were open but he could see nothing"
      • (of a fabric) loosely knitted or woven.
      • (of the bowels) not constipated.
    2. exposed to the air or to view; not covered:
      "an open fire burned in the grate" · "days without food and water in an open boat"
      • (of an area of land) not covered with buildings or trees:
        "increasing numbers of new houses in open countryside"
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        (of a team member in a game) unguarded and therefore able to receive a pass:
        "the trick is spreading the defense so that at least one receiver gets open"
      • damaged or injured by a deep cut in the surface:
        "he had his arm slashed open"
      • (open to)
        likely to suffer from or be affected by; vulnerable or subject to:
        "the system is open to abuse"
      • (of a goal or other object of attack in a game) unprotected; vulnerable.
      • (of a town or city) officially declared to be undefended, and so immune under international law from bombardment.
    3. with the outer edges or sides drawn away from each other; unfolded:
      "the trees had buds and a few open flowers"
      • (of a book or file) with the covers parted or the contents in view, allowing it to be read:
        "she was copying verses from an open Bible"
      • (of a hand) not clenched into a fist.
    4. (of a store, place of entertainment, etc.) officially admitting customers or visitors; available for business:
      "the store stays open until 9 p.m."
      • (of a bank account) available for transactions:
        "the minimum required to keep the account open"
      • (of a phone line) ready to take calls:
        "our free advice line is open from 8:30 to 5:30"
    5. freely available or accessible; offered without restriction:
      "the service is open to all students at the university"
      • (of a choice, offer, or opportunity) still available; such that people can take advantage of it:
        "the offer is open while supplies last" · "we need to consider what options are left open"
      • with no restrictions on those allowed to attend or participate:
        "each horse had won two open races" · "an open audition was announced"
      • (of a ticket) not restricted as to day of travel:
        "I have an open ticket, so I can travel any day I like"
      • mathematics
        (of a set) not containing any of its limit points.
    6. (of a person) frank and communicative; not given to deception or concealment:
      "I was quite open about my views" · "she was open and naive"
      • not concealed; manifest:
        "his eyes showed open admiration"
      • (of conflict) fully developed and unconcealed:
        "the dispute erupted into open war"
      • involving no concealment, restraint, or deception; welcoming discussion, criticism, and inquiry:
        "the conclusions were reached in open discussion"
      • (of a game or style of play) characterized by action which is spread out over the field:
        "both sides played fast, open rugby to produce a high-scoring game"
    7. (of a question, case, or decision) not finally settled; still admitting of debate:
      "students' choice of major can be kept open until the second year"
      • (of the mind) accessible to new ideas; unprejudiced:
        "I'm keeping an open mind about my future"
      • (open to)
        receptive to:
        "the union was open to suggestions for improvements"
      • (open to)
        admitting of; making possible:
        "the message is open to different interpretations"
    8. music
      (of a string) allowed to vibrate along its whole length.
      • (of a note) sounded from an open string or pipe.
      • (of a pipe) unstopped at each end.
    9. phonetics
      (of a vowel) produced with a relatively wide opening of the mouth and the tongue kept low.
      • (of a syllable) ending in a vowel.
    10. (of an electrical circuit) having a break in the conducting path.
    verb
    open (verb) · opens (third person present) · opened (past tense) · opened (past participle) · opening (present participle)
    1. move or adjust (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and view:
      "she opened the door and went in" · "“Open up!” he said"
      • (of a door or window) be moved or adjusted to leave a space allowing access and view:
        "the door opened and a man came out"
      • undo or remove the lid, cover, or fastening of (a container, package, letter, etc.) to get access to the contents:
        "he opened a bottle inexpertly, spilling some of the wine" · "can we open the presents now?"
      • part the lips or lids of (a mouth or eye):
        "she opened her mouth to argue"
      • (of the mouth or eyes) have the lips or lids parted:
        "her eyes slowly opened"
      • come apart; lose or lack its protective covering:
        "old wounds opened and I bled a little bit"
      • improve or make possible access to or passage through:
        "the president announced that his government would open the border"
      • cause evacuation of (the bowels).
      • (of a panorama) come into view; spread out before someone:
        "stop to marvel at the views that open out below"
      • nautical
        achieve a clear view of (a place) by sailing past a headland or other obstruction:
        "we shall open Simon's Bay at any minute now"
    2. unfold or be unfolded; spread out:
      "the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air" · "the tail looks like a fan when it is opened out fully" · "the flowers never opened beyond narrow points"
      • part the covers or display the contents of (a book or file) to read it:
        "she opened her book at the prologue"
    3. make officially ready for customers, visitors, or business:
      "one woman raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea"
      • be made ready for customers, visitors, or business:
        "the mall didn't open until 10"
      • officially or ceremonially declare (a building, road, etc.) to be completed and ready for use:
        "we will have to wait until a new bypass is opened before we can tackle the problem of congestion"
    4. formally establish or begin (a new business or enterprise):
      "she began to teach and opened her own school" · "we opened up a branch in Madrid"
      • (of an event or a new business or enterprise) be formally established or started:
        "two new restaurants open this week" · "the incident occurred just before the Olympic Games were due to open"
      • take the action required to begin using:
        "they have the £10 necessary to open a savings account" · "click twice to open a file for the software selected"
    5. make (something) present, available, or accessible:
      "a civil war there has opened the possibility of a peace treaty with the Federation"
    6. (of a piece of writing or music) begin:
      "the chapter opens with a discussion of Anglo-Irish relations"
      • (of a counsel in a law court) make a preliminary statement in a case before calling witnesses:
        "Comyn opened for the plaintiff" · "Bernard had opened the case"
      • bridge
        make (the first bid) in the auction:
        "West opened 2NT" · "do not open with fewer than twelve points"
    7. break the conducting path of (an electrical circuit):
      "the switch opens the motor circuit"
      • (of an electrical circuit or device) suffer a break in its conducting path:
        "the problem was caused when a switch opened at the substation"
    noun
    open (noun) · the open (noun) · Open (noun) · Opens (plural noun) · opens (plural noun)
    1. (the open)
      outdoors, especially in an exposed or unprotected setting:
      "guests were sitting in the open on the terrace"
      • (in/into the open)
        not subject to concealment; made public:
        "we have never let our dislike for him come into the open"
    2. a championship or competition with no restrictions on who may compete:
      "his victory in the 2003 Australian Open"
    3. an accidental break in the conducting path for an electric current.
    Origin
    Old English open (adjective), openian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch open and German offen, from the root of the adverb up.
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    adjective
    1. allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up:
      unlocked
      unbolted
      unlatched
      unfastened
      unbarred
      unsecured
      ajar
      wide open
      agape
      gaping
      yawning
      not shut
      not closed
      off the latch
      Opposite:
      shut
      closed
    2. with the outer edges or sides drawn away from each other; unfolded:
      unfolded
      unfurled
      unrolled
      extended
      spread out
      straightened out
      stretched out
      Opposite:
      closed
      put away
      • (of a store, place of entertainment, etc.) officially admitting customers or visitors; available for business:
        open for business
        open to the public
        Opposite:
        shut
        closed
        • freely available or accessible; offered without restriction:
          available
          accessible
          on hand
          obtainable
          on offer
        • (of a person) frank and communicative; not given to deception or concealment:
          frank
          candid
          honest
          forthright
          direct
          unreserved
          blunt
          plain-spoken
          outspoken
          free-spoken
          downright
          straightforward
          genuine
          natural
          ingenuous
          innocent
          artless
          transparent
          guileless
          simple
          communicative
          forthcoming
          uninhibited
          round
          not afraid to call a spade a spade
          Opposite:
          secretive
          deep
          devious
        • (of a question, case, or decision) not finally settled; still admitting of debate:
          unresolved
          undecided
          unsettled
          up in the air
          arguable
          debatable
          moot
          not yet settled
          yet to be settled
          open to debate
          open for discussion
          Opposite:
          decided
          concluded
        verb
        1. move or adjust (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and view:
          unfasten
          unlatch
          unlock
          unbolt
          unbar
          unclick
          throw wide
          Opposite:
          close
          shut
        2. unfold or be unfolded; spread out:
          unfold
          unfurl
          unroll
          extend
          spread out
          straighten out
          stretch out
          Opposite:
          close
          fold up

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