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open adj

  1. open
    open
  2. open
    accessible; amenable; approachable; open; frank
  3. open
    open; not closed
  4. open
    sincere; straight; straightforward; frank; honest; open; plain; fair
  5. open
    honest; sincere; upright; true; frank; open; fair
  6. open
    frank; straight ahead; open; straight on
  7. open
    straight; straightforward; open; freely; frank
  8. open
    open; outdoor; uncovered
  9. open
    bare; open; uncovered
  10. open
    – ready for business 1
    open
    – ready for business 1
    • open adj
      • the stores are open1
  11. open
    – not having been filled 1
    open
    – not having been filled 1
    • open adj
      • the job is still open1
  12. open
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
    open; candid; heart-to-heart
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
  13. open
    – without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition 1
    open
    – without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition 1
    • open adj
      • the clarity and resonance of an open tone1
      • her natural and open response1
  14. open
    – affording free passage or view 1
    clear; open
    – affording free passage or view 1
    • clear adj
      • a clear view1
      • a clear path to victory1
    • open adj
      • open waters1
      • the open countryside1
  15. open
    – affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed 1
    open; unfastened
    – affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed 1
  16. open
    – affording free passage or access 1
    open
    – affording free passage or access 1
    • open adj
      • open drains1
      • the road is open to traffic1
      • open ranks1
  17. open
    – used of mouth or eyes 1
    open; opened
    – used of mouth or eyes 1
    • open adj
      • keep your eyes open1
    • opened adj
      • his mouth slightly opened1
  18. open
    – having no protecting cover or enclosure 1
    open
    – having no protecting cover or enclosure 1
    • open adj
      • an open boat1
      • an open fire1
      • open sports cars1
  19. open
    – (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints 1
    open
    – (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints 1
  20. open
    – open and observable; not secret or hidden 1
    overt; open
    – open and observable; not secret or hidden 1
    • overt adj
      • an overt lie1
      • overt hostility1
      • overt intelligence gathering1
    • open adj
      • open ballots1
  21. open
    – open to or in view of all 1
    open
    – open to or in view of all 1
    • open adj
      • an open protest1
      • an open letter to the editor1
  22. open
    – with no protection or shield 1
    open; exposed
    – with no protection or shield 1
    • open adj
      • open to the weather1
      • an open wound1
    • exposed adj
      • the exposed northeast frontier1
  23. open
    – ready or willing to receive favorably 1
    open; receptive
    – ready or willing to receive favorably 1
  24. open
    – accessible to all 1
    open
    – accessible to all 1
    • open adj
      • open season1
      • an open economy1
  25. open
    – not sealed or having been unsealed 1
    open; opened
    – not sealed or having been unsealed 1
    • open adj
      • the letter was already open1
    • opened adj
      • the opened package lay on the table1
  26. open
    – not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought 1
    open; undetermined; unresolved; undecided
    – not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought 1
  27. open
    – (of textures) full of small openings or gaps 1
    loose; open
    – (of textures) full of small openings or gaps 1
    • loose adj
      • a loose weave1
    • open adj
      • an open texture1
  28. open
    – possibly accepting or permitting 1
    subject; capable; open
    – possibly accepting or permitting 1
    • subject adj
      • the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation1
    • capable adj
      • a passage capable of misinterpretation1
    • open adj
      • open to interpretation1
      • an issue open to question1
  29. open
    – not requiring union membership 1
    open
    – not requiring union membership 1
    • open adj
      • an open shop employs nonunion workers1
  30. open
    – not defended or capable of being defended 1
    open; undefendable; undefended; assailable
    – not defended or capable of being defended 1
  31. open
    – Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress. 2
    open
    – Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress. 2

to open verb (opens, opened, opening)

  1. to open
    to open; to open up; to unlock
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
  2. to open
    to open; to introduce; to start
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • introduce verb (introduces, introduced, introducing)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
  3. to open
    to open; to open up; to unscrew; turn on; to unlock
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
    • unscrew verb (unscrews, unscrewed, unscrewing)
    • turn on verb
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
  4. to open
    to herald; to ring in; to start; to begin; to open
    • herald verb (heralds, heralded, heralding)
    • ring in verb (rings in, rang in, ringing in)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
    • begin verb (begins, beginning)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  5. to open
    to unlock; to unbolt; to open; to open up
    • unlock verb (unlocks, unlocked, unlocking)
    • unbolt verb (unbolts, unbolted, unbolting)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  6. to open
    to unfold; to open
    • unfold verb (unfolds, unfolded, unfolding)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  7. to open
    to open; to undo; to get undone
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • undo verb (undoes, undid, undoing)
    • get undone verb (gets undone, got undone, getting undone)
  8. to open
    to commence; to begin; to start; to take off; to get under way; to break into; to open; to be off
    • commence verb (commences, commenced, commencing)
    • begin verb (begins, beginning)
    • start verb (starts, started, starting)
    • take off verb (takes off, took off, taking off)
    • get under way verb (gets under way, got under way, getting under way)
    • break into verb (breaks into, broke into, breaking into)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • be off verb (is off, being off)
  9. to open
    to come open; to open
    • come open verb (comes open, came open, coming open)
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  10. to open
    to open; to throw open
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
    • throw open verb (throws open, threw open, throwing open)
  11. to open
    – make available 1
    to open; to open up
    – make available 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • This opens up new possibilities1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  12. to open
    – become available 1
    to open; to open up
    – become available 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • an opportunity opened up1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  13. to open
    – make the opening move 1
    to open
    – make the opening move 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • Kasparov opened with a standard opening1
  14. to open
    – cause to open or to become open 1
    to open; to open up
    – cause to open or to become open 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • Mary opened the car door1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  15. to open
    – become open 1
    to open; to open up
    – become open 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • The door opened1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  16. to open
    – spread out or open from a closed or folded state 1
    to spread; to open; to unfold; to spread out
    – spread out or open from a closed or folded state 1
    • spread verb (spreads, spread, spreading)
      • spread your arms1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • open the map1
    • unfold verb (unfolds, unfolded, unfolding)
    • spread out verb (spreads out, spread out, spreading out)
  17. to open
    – display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer 1
    to open
    – display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
  18. to open
    – afford access to 1
    to give; to open; afford
    – afford access to 1
    • give verb (gives, gave, giving)
      • The French doors give onto a terrace1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • the door opens to the patio1
    • afford verb
  19. to open
    – begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. 1
    to open
    – begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • He opened the meeting with a long speech1
  20. to open
    – start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning 1
    to open; to open up
    – start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • open a business1
    • open up verb (opens up, opened up, opening up)
  21. to open
    – have an opening or passage or outlet 1
    to open
    – have an opening or passage or outlet 1
    • open verb (opens, opened, opening)
      • The bedrooms open into the hall1

Conjugations for open:

present
  1. open
  2. open
  3. opens
  4. open
  5. open
  6. open
simple past
  1. opened
  2. opened
  3. opened
  4. opened
  5. opened
  6. opened
present perfect
  1. have opened
  2. have opened
  3. has opened
  4. have opened
  5. have opened
  6. have opened
past continuous
  1. was opening
  2. were opening
  3. was opening
  4. were opening
  5. were opening
  6. were opening
future
  1. shall open
  2. will open
  3. will open
  4. shall open
  5. will open
  6. will open
continuous present
  1. am opening
  2. are opening
  3. is opening
  4. are opening
  5. are opening
  6. are opening
subjunctive
  1. be opened
  2. be opened
  3. be opened
  4. be opened
  5. be opened
  6. be opened
diverse
  1. open!
  2. let's open!
  5. opened
  6. opening
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

open

  1. open
    open; ripped open

open [the ~] noun

  1. the open
    – information that has become public 1
    the surface; the open
    – information that has become public 1
    • surface [the ~] noun
      • the facts had been brought to the surface1
    • open [the ~] noun
      • all the reports were out in the open1
  2. the open
    – a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play 1
    the open
    – a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play 1
  3. the open
    – where the air is unconfined 1
    the open; the open air; the out-of-doors; the outdoors
    – where the air is unconfined 1
    • open [the ~] noun
      • camping in the open1
    • open air [the ~] noun
      • the concert was held in the open air1
    • out-of-doors [the ~] noun
    • outdoors [the ~] noun
      • he wanted to get outdoors a little1
  4. the open
    – a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water 1
    the clear; the open
    – a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water 1
    • clear [the ~] noun
    • open [the ~] noun
      • finally broke out of the forest into the open1

Translation Matrix for open:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
clear clear; open clear
fair bazaar; carnival; fair; fairground; funfair; village fair
frank dog; frank; frankfurter; hot dog; hotdog; weenie; wiener; wienerwurst
give give; spring; springiness
heart-to-heart heart-to-heart
herald forerunner; harbinger; herald; precursor; predecessor; trumpeter
open clear; open; open air; out-of-doors; outdoors; surface
open air open; open air; out-of-doors; outdoors firmament; fresh air; heaven; open air; open-air; sky
out-of-doors open; open air; out-of-doors; outdoors
outdoors open; open air; out-of-doors; outdoors
plain champaign; field; knit; knit stitch; plain; plain stitch
spread banquet; bed cover; bed covering; bedcover; bedspread; cattle farm; cattle ranch; counterpane; facing pages; feast; festive dinner; festive meal; gap; paste; ranch; sandwich filling; sandwich spread; scatter; spread; spread head; spreadhead; spreading
start beginning; commencement; head start; initiative; jump; opening; outset; scratch; scratch line; start; starting; starting line; starting signal; startle
straight heterosexual; heterosexual person; straight; straight person; straightaway
subject bailiwick; case; content; depicted object; discipline; field; field of study; guinea pig; issue; item; lesson; matter; national; principal theme; school lesson; study; subject; subject area; subject field; subject matter; theme; topic
surface open; surface Earth's surface; aerofoil; airfoil; control surface; surface
true true
undo undo; undo phase
upright upright; upright piano; vertical
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
afford afford; give; open afford; give; yield
bare air; bare; denudate; denude; exploit; publicise; publicize; strip; take advantage of; uncover
be off be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; open; start; take off ascend; be off; be on the upgrade; beat it; become higher; become larger; begin; blow; break away from; bristle; clear off; climb; commence; desert; do a moonlight flit; flare up; fly up; get away; get under way; go up; go upward; go with the wind; grow; increase; mount; rise; rise to the surface; run away; run off; set in; start; take off; walk away; walk off; walk out
begin be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; herald; open; ring in; start; take off be off; begin; call in; commence; engage; enlist; enter into; get; get down; get under way; initiate; invite; invoke; lead off; operationalize; set about; set in; set in motion; set out; set up; start; start out; start to; strike up; take off; take on; undertake
break into be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; open; start; take off break into; enter by force; force one's way in; infiltrate; intrude; invade; penetrate
clear acquit; assoil; authorise; authorize; brighten; bring in; clean; clean out; clean up; clear; clear baggage; clear out; clear the table; clear up; discharge; disengage; drain; earn; empty; empty the table; enter; evacuate; exculpate; exonerate; finish; found innocent; free; gain; give a good cleaning; light up; make; make empty; net; pass; pull in; realise; realize; remove; remove what is inside; sack; sack up; sell off; sell out; solve; take in; take out; tidy out; tidy up; top; unclutter; wash
come open come open; open
commence be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; open; start; take off be off; begin; commence; embark on; get; get down; get under way; lead off; set about; set in; set in motion; set out; set up; start; start out; start to; start up; strike up; take off; take on; undertake
fair fair
frank frank; postmark
get under way be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; open; start; take off be off; begin; commence; get under way; set in; start; take off
get undone get undone; open; undo get undone; pull out; unpick; untie
give afford; give; open afford; allocate; allot; apply; assign; bestow; bestow on; break; bring; bring around; cave in; chip in; collapse; commit; confer; consecrate; contribute; declare; dedicate; delate; deliver; deliver up; devote; dispense; donate; ease up; establish; extend; fall in; feed; founder; furnish; generate; gift; give; give a present; give to; give way; grant; hand; hand over; hand over to; have; hold; impart; kick in; leave; make; move over; offer; pass; pass on; pay; present; present with; provide; reach; render; return; sacrifice; send; send round; ship; supply; throw; turn over; yield
herald begin; herald; open; ring in; start acclaim; announce; annunciate; foretell; hail; harbinger; herald
introduce introduce; open; start acquaint; bring forward; bring in; bring out; enclose; enter; inaugurate; inclose; infix; initiate; innovate; insert; introduce; introduce somebody to; nominate; postulate; precede; preface; premise; prepare; present; propose; put forward; put in; raise; stick in; usher in
loose free; let loose; liberate; loose; loosen; relax; release; unleash; unloose; unloosen
open afford; be off; begin; break into; come open; commence; get under way; get undone; give; herald; introduce; open; open up; ring in; spread; spread out; start; take off; throw open; turn on; unbolt; undo; unfold; unlock; unscrew
open up open; open up; turn on; unbolt; unlock; unscrew colonise; colonize; develop; dig out; dig up; establish; excavate; exhume; explore; expose; found; ground; lay open; lay the foundations; open up; pioneer; prospect; scan; settle; unearth
plain complain; kick; kvetch; plain; quetch; sound off
ring in begin; herald; open; ring in; start
spread open; spread; spread out; unfold broaden; carry out a message; cast around; circulate; diffuse; disperse; disseminate; distribute; fan out; go around; lay out; overspread; propagate; put ready; rub in; scatter; sow; spread; spread out; sprinkle; strew about; toss about; widen
spread out open; spread; spread out; unfold diffuse; disperse; dissipate; expand; fan out; fold open; fold out; rotate; scatter; splay; spread; spread out; string out; turn out; unfold
start be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; herald; introduce; open; ring in; start; take off ascend; be off; be on the upgrade; become higher; become larger; begin; bristle; bug out; bulge; bulge out; climb; come out; commence; connect; depart; embark; embark on; enter into; flare up; fly up; get; get away; get down; get going; get under way; go; go up; go upward; grease; grow; increase; initiate; jump; launch; lead off; leave; leave for; light; mount; originate; part; pop; pop out; protrude; put on; release; rise; rise to the surface; rub in; sail; set about; set forth; set in; set in motion; set off; set out; set up; smear; start; start out; start to; start up; startle; strike up; switch on; take off; take on; take up; take upon oneself; travel; turn on; undertake
subject bring to submission; bring under control; control; overpower; subject; subjugate; submit; tame
surface coat; come on; come out; come up; pave; rise; rise up; show up; surface; turn up
take off be off; begin; break into; commence; get under way; open; start; take off ascend; be off; be on the upgrade; become higher; become larger; begin; bristle; climb; commence; copy; deduct; depart; disrobe; do out; entomb; flare up; fly up; get away; get off the ground; get under way; go away; go up; go upward; grease; grow; imitate; increase; inter; leave; leave for; lift off; mount; part; put out; remove; remove one's clothes; rise; rise to the surface; rub in; sail; sail away; set forth; set in; set in motion; set off; set out; set up; settle; smear; start; start out; start to; strike up; subtract; take off; take on; take time off; travel; undertake; undress
throw open open; throw open
true true; true up
turn on open; open up; turn on; unlock; unscrew agitate; arouse; charge; charge up; commove; connect; depend on; depend upon; devolve on; enable; excite; get off; hinge on; hinge upon; light; put on; ride; rouse; sex; start; switch on; trip; trip out; turn on; wind up
unbolt open; open up; unbolt; unlock unbolt
undo get undone; open; undo abolish; annul; cancel; fray; loosen; neutralise; neutralize; nullify; pull out; ravel out; rescind; take out; unbutton; undo; unhitch; unlock; unmake; unpick; unravel; untie; unwrap
unfold open; spread; spread out; unfold blossom; blossom forth; blossom out; develop; extend; fold open; fold out; spread out; stretch; stretch out; unfold; unfurl; unroll; unwind
unlock open; open up; turn on; unbolt; unlock; unscrew fray; loosen; ravel out; unbutton; undo; unlock; unravel; untie
unscrew open; open up; turn on; unlock; unscrew disconnect; loosen; screw off; screw open; unscrew
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
accessible accessible; amenable; approachable; frank; open accessible; achievable; approachable; driveable; realizable; within reach
amenable accessible; amenable; approachable; frank; open amenable; conformable; docile; humble; malleable; meek; pliable; slavishly; submissive; tractable
approachable accessible; amenable; approachable; frank; open accessible; approachable; complaisant; forward; graciously; obliging; pliable; pliant; reachable; responsive
assailable assailable; open; undefendable; undefended
bare bare; open; uncovered au naturel; bare; barren; bleak; desolate; marginal; mere; naked; nude; plain; scanty; simple; spare; stark; stripped; uncovered; unembellished; unfinished; unornamented; unsheathed
candid candid; heart-to-heart; open blunt; candid; forthright; frank; free-spoken; liberal; open-minded; outspoken; plainspoken; point-blank; straight-from-the-shoulder; unabashed; uninhibited; unprejudiced
capable capable; open; subject able; adequate to; adroit; capable; competent; considerate; dexterous; efficient; equal to; expert; fit; good; handy; neat; nimble; physically capable; proficient; qualified; skilful; skilled; skillful; trained; up to
clear clear; open absolved; clean; clean-cut; clear; clear-cut; cleared; decipherable; exculpated; exonerated; light; percipient; readable; unclouded; unmortgaged; vindicated; well-defined
exposed exposed; open exposed; uncovered
fair average; bonnie; bonny; clean; comely; fair; fairish; honest; just; mediocre; middling; reasonable

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Alternate Synonyms for "open":


Antonyms for "open":


Related Definitions for "open":

  1. ready for business1
    • the stores are open1
  2. not having been filled1
    • the job is still open1
  3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness1
    • an open and trusting nature1
  4. without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition1
    • the clarity and resonance of an open tone1
    • her natural and open response1
  5. affording free passage or view1
    • open waters1
    • the open countryside1
  6. affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed1
    • an open door1
    • they left the door open1
  7. affording free passage or access1
    • open drains1
    • the road is open to traffic1
    • open ranks1
  8. used of mouth or eyes1
    • keep your eyes open1
  9. having no protecting cover or enclosure1
    • an open boat1
    • an open fire1
    • open sports cars1
  10. (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints1
  11. open and observable; not secret or hidden1
    • open ballots1
  12. open to or in view of all1
    • an open protest1
    • an open letter to the editor1
  13. with no protection or shield1
    • open to the weather1
    • an open wound1
  14. ready or willing to receive favorably1
  15. accessible to all1
    • open season1
    • an open economy1
  16. not sealed or having been unsealed1
    • the letter was already open1
  17. not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought1
    • an open question1
  18. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps1
    • an open texture1
  19. possibly accepting or permitting1
    • open to interpretation1
    • an issue open to question1
  20. not requiring union membership1
    • an open shop employs nonunion workers1
  21. not defended or capable of being defended1
    • an open city1
    • open to attack1
  22. information that has become public1
    • all the reports were out in the open1
  23. a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play1
  24. where the air is unconfined1
    • camping in the open1
  25. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water1
    • finally broke out of the forest into the open1
  26. make available1
    • This opens up new possibilities1
  27. become available1
    • an opportunity opened up1
  28. make the opening move1
    • Kasparov opened with a standard opening1
  29. cause to open or to become open1
    • Mary opened the car door1
  30. become open1
    • The door opened1
  31. spread out or open from a closed or folded state1
    • open the map1
  32. display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer1
  33. afford access to1
    • the door opens to the patio1
  34. begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.1
    • He opened the meeting with a long speech1
  35. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning1
    • open a business1
  36. have an opening or passage or outlet1
    • The bedrooms open into the hall1
  37. Pertaining to the status assigned to records in the system that are in progress.2

Related Synonyms for open


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