open
/ˈoʊpən/
adjective
- Not closed or blocked; allowing things to pass through or be seen.
- Leave the gate open so the dog can come inside.
- The store is open until 10 PM tonight.
- The window was open, so a cool breeze came in.
- Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
- They had an open discussion about their future plans.
- She is very open about her struggles with anxiety.
- He gave an open and honest answer to the question.
- Available to everyone; not restricted or limited.
- The park is open to the public every day.
- The position is still open for applications.
- The competition is open to all students in the school.
- Not yet decided or settled; still possible.
- We left the date open for now.
- The case remains open until new evidence is found.
- The question of who will lead the team is still open.
noun
- Outdoor space; the area outside buildings or shelters.
- We spent the afternoon in the open, enjoying the sunshine.
- They slept out in the open under the stars.
- The children love to play in the open.
- A competition or event that anyone can enter.
- He qualified for the state open in chess.
- The tennis open attracts players from around the world.
- She won the golf open last year.
verb
- To move something so that it is no longer closed; to make an opening.
- Please open the window to let in some fresh air.
- She opened the book to the first page.
- He opened the door and walked inside.
- To start or begin something, such as a business, event, or activity.
- The mayor will open the festival with a speech.
- They plan to open a new coffee shop downtown next month.
- She opened the meeting by welcoming everyone.
- To make something available or accessible.
- The new trail opens to hikers this weekend.
- The bank opens its doors at 9 AM.
- He opened his home to the refugees.
- To unfold or spread out something that was closed or folded.
- The flower opened its petals in the morning sun.
- He opened his umbrella as it started to rain.
- She opened the map on the table to find the route.