To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position. Example: Turn the doorknob to open the door.
To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility. Example: He opened a path through the undergrowth.
To bring up, broach. Example: I don't want to open that subject.
To enter upon, begin. Example: to open a case in court, or a meeting
To spread; to expand into an open or loose position. Example: to open a closed fist
To make accessible to customers or clients. Example: I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.
To start (a campaign). Example: Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.
To become open. Example: The door opened all by itself.
To begin conducting business. Example: The shop opens at 9:00.
To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.
To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker. Example: After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.
To reveal one's hand. Example: Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.
(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.
To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
(with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location. Example: I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!
(with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view. Example: We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.
A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing. Example: The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.
A sports event in which anybody can compete Example: the Australian Open
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