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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

Transitive: to open a door or window
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He opens the window to let in some fresh air.
My sister and I opened the door to see what was inside the room.
She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside.
1.1

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

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He pressed a button, and the garage door opened, revealing his car.
The door opened slowly as she turned the handle.
The elevator doors opened, revealing a crowded lobby.
02

to unfold or spread something that was previously closed or folded

Transitive: to open something folded
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The flower opened its petals to the warmth of the sunlight.
The hiker opened the map to find the trail route.
The musician opened the sheet music before the performance.
03

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

Transitive: to open a meeting or performance | to open a meeting or performance with sth
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The mayor will open the town hall meeting with a brief welcome address.
The orchestra conductor will open the concert with a stirring rendition of the national anthem.
The CEO will open the shareholders' meeting with a report on the company's performance and strategic direction.
04

to facilitate the availability or accessibility of something

Transitive: to open an opportunity
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The company 's expansion into international markets has opened new opportunities for growth and revenue.
The discovery of new evidence has opened the door to a retrial for the defendant.
The adoption of renewable energy sources has opened possibilities for reducing carbon emissions.
05

to become available for use or access

Intransitive: to open point in time
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The online registration portal will open at midnight, allowing participants to sign up for the workshop.
The restaurant will open for lunch service at 11:30 a.m.
The application window for the scholarship program will open next week.
06

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

Transitive: to open a card game
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In the game of poker, the player with the highest-ranking card typically opens the betting round.
During the bridge game, the dealer opens the auction by making the initial bid.
The lead player in a round of spades opens the game by playing the first card.
07

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

Intransitive: to open into a space | to open onto a space
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The cave opened into a vast chamber, revealing stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
At the end of the narrow alley, the street opened onto a bustling marketplace.
The gate opened onto a meandering path that led through the garden.
08

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

Transitive: to open a file or an application
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To work on the presentation, simply open the PowerPoint file and start editing the slides.
She needed to open the spreadsheet to review the financial data and prepare the budget report.
Before printing the document, make sure to open it in the word processor and check for any errors.
01

letting people or things pass through

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He left the laptop open to continue working on his project.
She left the door open for her friends to enter.
The open book lay on the table, waiting to be read.
02

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

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My favorite coffee shop is open even on holidays.
Our bakery is open early in the morning.
The farmer 's market is open on Sundays.
03

having a straightforward and honest attitude

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She has an open attitude and is always willing to discuss any issues that arise.
Her open demeanor encouraged others to trust her easily.
They appreciated her open response when asked about the challenges she faced.
04

having no barriers, obstacles, or obstructions

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The open road stretched for miles with no traffic in sight.
The field was open, making it perfect for a picnic.
The hikers found an open trail leading to the mountain peak.
05

with no protection or shield

06

open to or in view of all

07

not having been filled

08

accessible to all

09

not enclosed or restricted

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The garden had an open layout, allowing visitors to wander freely among the flowers.
She preferred an open workspace, where collaboration and communication were encouraged.
The open road stretched out before them, symbolizing freedom and endless possibilities.
10

not defended or capable of being defended

11

not sealed or having been unsealed

12

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

13

open and observable; not secret or hidden

14

not requiring union membership

15

possibly accepting or permitting

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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