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Open   /ˈoʊpən/   Listen
Open

adjective
1.
Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.  Synonym: unfastened.  "They left the door open"
2.
Affording free passage or access.  "The road is open to traffic" , "Open ranks"
3.
With no protection or shield.  Synonym: exposed.  "Open to the weather" , "An open wound"
4.
Open to or in view of all.  "An open letter to the editor"
5.
Used of mouth or eyes.  Synonym: opened.  "His mouth slightly opened"
6.
Not having been filled.
7.
Accessible to all.  "An open economy"
8.
Not defended or capable of being defended.  Synonyms: assailable, undefendable, undefended.  "Open to attack"
9.
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps.  Synonym: loose.  "A loose weave"
10.
Having no protecting cover or enclosure.  "An open fire" , "Open sports cars"
11.
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints.
12.
Not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought.  Synonyms: undecided, undetermined, unresolved.  "Our position on this bill is still undecided" , "Our lawsuit is still undetermined"
13.
Not sealed or having been unsealed.  Synonym: opened.  "The opened package lay on the table"
14.
Without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition.  "Her natural and open response"
15.
Ready or willing to receive favorably.  Synonym: receptive.
16.
Open and observable; not secret or hidden.  Synonym: overt.  "Overt hostility" , "Overt intelligence gathering" , "Open ballots"
17.
Not requiring union membership.
18.
Possibly accepting or permitting.  Synonyms: capable, subject.  "Open to interpretation" , "An issue open to question" , "The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"
19.
Affording free passage or view.  Synonym: clear.  "A clear path to victory" , "Open waters" , "The open countryside"
20.
Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.  Synonyms: candid, heart-to-heart.  "An open and trusting nature" , "A heart-to-heart talk"
21.
Ready for business.
verb
(past & past part. opened; pres. part. opening)
1.
Cause to open or to become open.  Synonym: open up.
2.
Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning.  Synonym: open up.
3.
Become open.  Synonym: open up.
4.
Begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc..
5.
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state.  Synonyms: spread, spread out, unfold.  "Spread your arms"
6.
Make available.  Synonym: open up.
7.
Become available.  Synonym: open up.
8.
Have an opening or passage or outlet.
9.
Make the opening move.
10.
Afford access to.  Synonyms: afford, give.  "The French doors give onto a terrace"
11.
Display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer.
noun
1.
A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water.  Synonym: clear.
2.
Where the air is unconfined.  Synonyms: open air, out-of-doors, outdoors.  "The concert was held in the open air" , "Camping in the open"
3.
A tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play.
4.
Information that has become public.  Synonym: surface.  "The facts had been brought to the surface"



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... of this lofty building there was a very extensive range of vision, but when first built there was little to be seen but green fields and open country. Of the few buildings visible, Ladywood House, still standing, occupied the foreground, and was surrounded by a pleasant park. Apparently just beyond was the fine old mansion known as New Hall, which ...
— Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men • E. Edwards
... sat looking at her, drinking in her beauty in a long, full draught. How can I describe her? Her form was graceful in every line; her face perfect in its contour, open, finely-moulded, and with a marvellous complexion—a calm, sweet countenance that reminded one of Raphael's "Madonna" in Florence, indeed almost its counterpart. Her beauty had been remarked everywhere. She had sat ...
— The Seven Secrets • William Le Queux
... strode to the entrance door of the apartment, made sure that it was locked, and brought the key back with him. A gleam of triumph mingled with the fear and anxiety in his face and eyes as he turned the combination lock of a little safe set in the wall behind a screen. The door swung open and with a smile of exultation he put the key inside and was about to close the door again when he stopped short, and, as if with the flashing of some new thought, his whole ...
— The Fate of Felix Brand • Florence Finch Kelly
... best creature in the world," she said gratefully. "And, too, I want you to go to Stanwick. I would like you to see what the police are doing—everything you can. They must have found out something by this time. Ask questions and keep your eyes open. And when you have it all, come to me at ...
— Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist • John T. McIntyre
... Cecil, a letter is received by Gerard and his father informing them that one Gregory Hoskins believed he could give some information; he was at Lancaster. Sir Boyvill, only anxious to hush up the matter by which his pride had suffered, hastened to prevent his son from taking steps to re-open the subject. This Hoskins was originally a native of the district round Dromoor, Neville's home, and had emigrated to America at the time of Sir Boyvill's marriage. At one time—years ago—he met a man named ...
— Mrs. Shelley • Lucy M. Rossetti


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