open Definition and Meaning in English (open definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Open definition: To move something from a closed position to an open position, allowing access or passage.

Definitions of Open

  1. 1verb

    To move something from a closed position to an open position, allowing access or passage.

  2. 2adjective

    Not closed, covered, or obstructed; allowing free passage or view.

  3. 3adjective

    Frank and communicative; not secretive or reserved.

Example Sentences

“Please open the window to let in some fresh air.”

“The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.”

“She was very open about her past experiences.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseopened
present participleopening
nounopenness
agent nounopener
adverbopenly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

open upphrasal_verb

To talk more freely about one's feelings or to make something accessible.

open a can of wormsidiom

To create a complicated problem or set of problems.

open secretcollocation

A fact that is supposed to be secret but is actually known by many people.

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What is the meaning of Open in English?▼
Open definition: To move something from a closed position to an open position, allowing access or passage.
How do you translate 'Open' to English?▼
'Open' translates to 'open' in English. Open definition: To move something from a closed position to an open position, allowing access or passage.
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