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  1. open
    [ˈōp(ə)n]
    adjective
    open (adjective)
    1. allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up:
      "the pass is kept open all year by snowplows"
      "it was a warm evening and the window was open"
      "the door was wide open"
      Similar:
      unlocked
      unbolted
      unlatched
      unfastened
      unbarred
      unsecured
      ajar
      • exposed to the air or to view; not covered:
        "an open fire burned in the grate"
        "days without food and water in an open boat"
        • with the outer edges or sides drawn away from each other; unfolded:
          "the trees had buds and a few open flowers"
          Similar:
          unfolded
          unfurled
          unrolled
          extended
          spread out
          straightened out
          stretched out
          • (of a store, place of entertainment, etc.) officially admitting customers or visitors; available for business:
            "the store stays open until 9 p.m."
            Similar:
            open for business
            open to the public
            verb
            open (verb)
            opens (third person present)
            opened (past tense)
            opened (past participle)
            opening (present participle)
            1. move or adjust (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and view:
              "she opened the door and went in"
              "“Open up!” he said"
              Similar:
              unfasten
              unlatch
              unlock
              unbolt
              unbar
              unclick
              throw wide
              • unfold or be unfolded; spread out:
                "the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air"
                "the tail looks like a fan when it is opened out fully"
                "the flowers never opened beyond narrow points"
                Similar:
                unfold
                unfurl
                unroll
                extend
                spread out
                straighten out
                stretch out
                • make officially ready for customers, visitors, or business:
                  "one woman raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea"
                  • formally establish or begin (a new business or enterprise):
                    "she began to teach and opened her own school"
                    "we opened up a branch in Madrid"
                    noun
                    open (noun)
                    the open (noun)
                    Open (noun)
                    Opens (plural noun)
                    opens (plural noun)
                    1. (the open)
                      outdoors, especially in an exposed or unprotected setting:
                      "guests were sitting in the open on the terrace"
                      • a championship or competition with no restrictions on who may compete:
                        "his victory in the 2003 Australian Open"
                        • an accidental break in the conducting path for an electric current.
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                          adjective
                          ˈōp(ə)n
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                          Origin
                          Old English open (adjective), openian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch open and German offen, from the root of the adverb up.
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