{f} move to an open position; be moved to an open position; begin; clear from obstructions; lead out or into; spread out; unseal; expose; make vulnerable; become receptive; remove restrictions; make accessible; make available
You can use open to describe something that anyone is allowed to take part in or accept. A recent open meeting of College members revealed widespread dissatisfaction A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible. an open invitation
If you open an account with a bank or a commercial organization, you begin to use their services. He tried to open an account at the branch of his bank nearest to his workplace
If a place opens into another, larger place, you can move from one directly into the other. The corridor opened into a low smoky room. Open out means the same as open. narrow streets opening out into charming squares
Said of "standards" that are published and available to everyone (sometimes for a fee) Ideally said of publicly controlled standards but much abused by marketing departments who refer to proprietary protocols as "open" if at least a small part of the specification is available to public view The term "Open Systems" generally refers to Unix and the communications protocols surrounding it
To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker
with no protection or shield; "the exposed northeast frontier"; "open to the weather"; "an open wound"
having no protecting cover or enclosure; "an open boat"; "an open fire"; "open sports cars"
To open is to rotate part of one's body in such a way pointed on a line away from the center of the lane
with open arms: see arm to open the door: see door to keep your eyes open: see eye with your eyes open: see eye to open your eyes: see eye to open fire: see fire to open your heart: see heart the heavens open: see heaven an open mind: see mind to open your mind: see mind to keep your options open: see option. an important national golf competition, especially the British Open Championship or the US Open Championship. open end trust open cluster Open Door policy open market operation open hearth process open heart surgery
An open structure or object is not covered or enclosed. Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire. open sandwiches
When a public building, factory, or company opens or when someone opens it, it starts operating for the first time. The original station opened in 1754 The complex opens to the public tomorrow They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe close, shut Open is also an adjective. any operating subsidy required to keep the pits open. + opening openings open·ing He was there, though, for the official opening