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Open

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Definitions for Open

noun
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
Synonyms
clear
Examples
  1. finally broke out of the forest into the open
noun
where the air is unconfined
Synonyms
outdoors out-of-doors open air
Examples
  1. he wanted to get outdoors a little
  2. the concert was held in the open air
  3. camping in the open
noun
a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
noun
information that has become public
Synonyms
surface
Examples
  1. all the reports were out in the open
  2. the facts had been brought to the surface
verb
cause to open or to become open
Synonyms
open up
Examples
  1. Mary opened the car door
verb
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
Synonyms
open up
Examples
  1. open a business
verb
become open
Synonyms
open up
Examples
  1. The door opened
verb
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
Examples
  1. He opened the meeting with a long speech
verb
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
Synonyms
unfold spread spread out
Examples
  1. open the map
  2. spread your arms
verb
make available
Synonyms
open up
Examples
  1. This opens up new possibilities
verb
become available
Synonyms
open up
Examples
  1. an opportunity opened up
verb
have an opening or passage or outlet
Examples
  1. The bedrooms open into the hall
verb
make the opening move
Examples
  1. Kasparov opened with a standard opening
verb
afford access to
Synonyms
afford give
Examples
  1. the door opens to the patio
  2. The French doors give onto a terrace
verb
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
adjective
affording unobstructed entrance and exit
Synonyms
unfastened
Examples
  1. not shut or closed
  2. an open door
  3. they left the door open
adjective
affording free passage or access
Examples
  1. open drains
  2. the road is open to traffic
  3. open ranks
adjective
with no protection or shield
Synonyms
exposed
Examples
  1. the exposed northeast frontier
  2. open to the weather
  3. an open wound
adjective
open to or in view of all
Examples
  1. an open protest
  2. an open letter to the editor
adjective
used of mouth or eyes
Synonyms
opened
Examples
  1. keep your eyes open
  2. his mouth slightly opened
adjective
not having been filled
Examples
  1. the job is still open
adjective
accessible to all
Examples
  1. open season
  2. an open economy
adjective
not defended or capable of being defended
Synonyms
assailable undefendable undefended
Examples
  1. an open city
  2. open to attack
adjective
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
Synonyms
loose
Examples
  1. an open texture
  2. a loose weave
adjective
having no protecting cover or enclosure
Examples
  1. an open boat
  2. an open fire
  3. open sports cars
adjective
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
adjective
not brought to a conclusion
Synonyms
undecided undetermined unresolved
Examples
  1. subject to further thought
  2. an open question
  3. our position on this bill is still undecided
  4. our lawsuit is still undetermined
adjective
not sealed or having been unsealed
Synonyms
opened
Examples
  1. the letter was already open
  2. the opened package lay on the table
adjective
without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
Examples
  1. the clarity and resonance of an open tone
  2. her natural and open response
adjective
ready or willing to receive favorably
Synonyms
receptive
Examples
  1. receptive to the proposals
adjective
open and observable
Synonyms
overt
Examples
  1. not secret or hidden
  2. an overt lie
  3. overt hostility
  4. overt intelligence gathering
  5. open ballots
adjective
not requiring union membership
Synonyms
open(a)
Examples
  1. an open shop employs nonunion workers
adjective
possibly accepting or permitting
Synonyms
capable subject
Examples
  1. a passage capable of misinterpretation
  2. open to interpretation
  3. an issue open to question
  4. the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
adjective
affording free passage or view
Synonyms
clear
Examples
  1. a clear view
  2. a clear path to victory
  3. open waters
  4. the open countryside
adjective
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Synonyms
candid heart-to-heart
Examples
  1. his candid eyes
  2. an open and trusting nature
  3. a heart-to-heart talk
adjective
ready for business
Examples
  1. the stores are open

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