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Words with a similar base: open, open_air, open_up, opened

'open'

[open.n.01] as in: a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

Examples:
finally broke out of the forest into the open

'open'

[outdoors.n.01] as in: where the air is unconfined

Examples:
he wanted to get outdoors a little
the concert was held in the open air
camping in the open

'open'

[open.n.03] as in: a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

'open'

[open.n.04] as in: information that has become public

Examples:
all the reports were out in the open
the facts had been brought to the surface

'open'

[open.v.01] as in: cause to open or to become open

Examples:
Mary opened the car door

'open'

[open.v.02] as in: start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

Examples:
open a business

'open'

[open.v.03] as in: become open

Examples:
The door opened

'open'

[open.v.04] as in: begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

Examples:
He opened the meeting with a long speech

'open'

[unfold.v.04] as in: spread out or open from a closed or folded state

Examples:
open the map
spread your arms

'open'

[open.v.06] as in: make available

Examples:
This opens up new possibilities

'open'

[open.v.07] as in: become available

Examples:
an opportunity opened up

'open'

[open.v.08] as in: have an opening or passage or outlet

Examples:
The bedrooms open into the hall

'open'

[open.v.09] as in: make the opening move

Examples:
Kasparov opened with a standard opening

'open'

[afford.v.04] as in: afford access to

Examples:
the door opens to the patio
The French doors give onto a terrace

'open'

[open.v.11] as in: display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

'open'

[open.a.01] as in: affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

Examples:
an open door
they left the door open

'open'

[open.a.02] as in: affording free passage or access

Examples:
open drains
the road is open to traffic
open ranks

'open'

[exposed.s.01] as in: with no protection or shield

Examples:
the exposed northeast frontier
open to the weather
an open wound

'open'

[open.s.02] as in: open to or in view of all

Examples:
an open protest
an open letter to the editor

'open'

[open.a.05] as in: used of mouth or eyes

Examples:
keep your eyes open
his mouth slightly opened

'open'

[open.s.03] as in: not having been filled

Examples:
the job is still open

'open'

[open.s.04] as in: accessible to all

Examples:
open season
an open economy

'open'

[assailable.s.01] as in: not defended or capable of being defended

Examples:
an open city
open to attack

'open'

[loose.s.06] as in: (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

Examples:
an open texture
a loose weave

'open'

[open.s.07] as in: having no protecting cover or enclosure

Examples:
an open boat
an open fire
open sports cars

'open'

[open.a.11] as in: (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

'open'

[open.s.08] as in: not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

Examples:
an open question
our position on this bill is still undecided
our lawsuit is still undetermined

'open'

[open.s.09] as in: not sealed or having been unsealed

Examples:
the letter was already open
the opened package lay on the table

'open'

[open.s.10] as in: without undue constriction as from e.g.

tenseness or inhibition

Examples:
the clarity and resonance of an open tone
her natural and open response

'open'

[receptive.a.02] as in: ready or willing to receive favorably

Examples:
receptive to the proposals

'open'

[overt.a.01] as in: open and observable; not secret or hidden

Examples:
an overt lie
overt hostility
overt intelligence gathering
open ballots

'open'

[open.s.11] as in: not requiring union membership

Examples:
an open shop employs nonunion workers

'open'

[capable.s.01] as in: possibly accepting or permitting

Examples:
a passage capable of misinterpretation
open to interpretation
an issue open to question
the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation

'open'

[clear.s.02] as in: affording free passage or view

Examples:
a clear view
a clear path to victory
open waters
the open countryside

'open'

[candid.s.03] as in: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

Examples:
his candid eyes
an open and trusting nature
a heart-to-heart talk

'open'

[open.s.15] as in: ready for business

Examples:
the stores are open

Origins

					open (English)
└── open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))