open

noun

  1. 1

    information that has become public

    all the reports were out in the open

    the facts had been brought to the surface

  2. 2

    a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

  3. 3

    where the air is unconfined

    he wanted to get outdoors a little

    the concert was held in the open air

  4. 4

    a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

    finally broke out of the forest into the open

verb

  1. 1

    make available

    This opens up new possibilities

  2. 2

    become available

    an opportunity opened up

  3. 3

    make the opening move

    Kasparov opened with a standard opening

  4. 4

    cause to open or to become open

    Mary opened the car door

  5. 5

    become open

    The door opened

  6. 6

    spread out or open from a closed or folded state

    open the map

    spread your arms

  7. 7

    display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

  8. 8

    afford access to

    the door opens to the patio

    The French doors give onto a terrace

Synonyms

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