open

/ˈə‍ʊpən/

/ˈoʊpən/

[verb] [adjective] [noun]

to open

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : open up

antonyms : close

1.1

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

synonyms : open up

antonyms : close

start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

synonyms : open up

antonyms : close up

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

antonyms : close

make available

synonyms : open up

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

synonyms : spread

spread out

unfold

antonyms : fold

to become available for use or access

synonyms : open up

make the opening move

have an opening or passage or outlet

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

antonyms : close

afford access to

synonyms : afford

give

open

[ADJECTIVE]

letting people or things pass through

synonyms : unfastened

antonyms : shut

ready to be used or provide a service to customers

behaving honestly and without hiding one's feelings and thoughts

synonyms : candid

heart-to-heart

affording free passage or access

antonyms : closed

with no protection or shield

synonyms : exposed

open to or in view of all

used of mouth or eyes

synonyms : opened

antonyms : closed

not having been filled

accessible to all

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps

synonyms : loose

having no protecting cover or enclosure

not defended or capable of being defended

synonyms : assailable

undefendable

undefended

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

antonyms : closed

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

not sealed or having been unsealed

synonyms : opened

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

synonyms : undecided

undetermined

unresolved

ready or willing to receive favorably

synonyms : receptive

antonyms : unreceptive

open and observable; not secret or hidden

synonyms : overt

antonyms : covert

not requiring union membership

possibly accepting or permitting

synonyms : capable

subject

affording free passage or view

synonyms : clear

Open

[NOUN]

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

synonyms : clear

where the air is unconfined

synonyms : open air

out-of-doors

outdoors

information that has become public

synonyms : surface

a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

Examples

1. The children opened their presents before breakfast.

2. The driver of the car opened the car door for the passengers.

3. The waiter opened the bottle of wine for the guests.

4. They opened a new yoga studio downtown.

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