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British pronunciation/ˈə‍ʊpən/
American pronunciation/ˈoʊpən/

Definition & Meaning of "open"

to open
01

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

to open definition and meaning
1.1

(of a door or window) to become open so that people, things, etc. can pass through

to open definition and meaning
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The elevator doors opened, revealing a crowded lobby.
The door opened slowly as she turned the handle.
With a creak, the old wooden window finally opened, allowing fresh air to circulate.
He pressed a button, and the garage door opened, revealing his car.
02

to unfold or spread something that was previously closed or folded

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03

to start or begin a meeting, speech, performance, etc.

04

to facilitate the availability or accessibility of something

05

to become available for use or access

06

to initiate action in a card game by making the first move

07

to have a passage, entryway, or outlet that allows access to a space or area

08

to make the contents of a file or an application visible on a computer screen

01

letting people or things pass through

open definition and meaning
02

(of business, public building, etc.) ready to be visited or provide a service to customers

open definition and meaning
03

behaving honestly and without hiding one's feelings and thoughts

open definition and meaning
04

affording free passage or access

05

with no protection or shield

06

open to or in view of all

07

used of mouth or eyes

08

not having been filled

09

accessible to all

10

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps

11

not enclosed or restricted

12

not defended or capable of being defended

13

(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

14

without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

15

not sealed or having been unsealed

16

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

17

ready or willing to receive favorably

18

open and observable; not secret or hidden

19

not requiring union membership

20

possibly accepting or permitting

21

affording free passage or view

Open
01

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

02

where the air is unconfined

03

information that has become public

04

a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

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He opens the window to let in some fresh air.
They opened the gate to allow access to the garden.
She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside.
My sister and I opened the door to see what was inside the room.
The announcement of a scholarship program for underprivileged students will open the floodgates of educational opportunities for many young individuals.
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