open
noun
- 1
information that has become public
all the reports were out in the open
the facts had been brought to the surface
- 2
a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
- 3
where the air is unconfined
he wanted to get outdoors a little
the concert was held in the open air
- 4
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
finally broke out of the forest into the open
verb
- 1
make available
This opens up new possibilities
- 2
become available
an opportunity opened up
- 3
make the opening move
Kasparov opened with a standard opening
- 4
cause to open or to become open
Mary opened the car door
- 5
become open
The door opened
- 6
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
open the map
spread your arms
- 7
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
- 8
afford access to
the door opens to the patio
The French doors give onto a terrace
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