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- n a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
finally broke out of the forest into the open - n where the air is unconfined
the concert was held in the open air
camping in the open - n a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
- n information that has become public
all the reports were out in the open - v cause to open or to become open
Mary opened the car door - v start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
open a business - v become open
The door opened - v begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
He opened the meeting with a long speech - v spread out or open from a closed or folded state
open the map - v make available
This opens up new possibilities - v become available
an opportunity opened up - v have an opening or passage or outlet
The bedrooms open into the hall - v make the opening move
Kasparov opened with a standard opening - v afford access to
the door opens to the patio - v display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
- a affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
an open door
they left the door open - a affording free passage or access
open drains
the road is open to traffic
open ranks - s with no protection or shield
open to the weather
an open wound - s open to or in view of all
an open protest
an open letter to the editor - a used of mouth or eyes
keep your eyes open
his mouth slightly opened - s not having been filled
the job is still open - s accessible to all
open season
an open economy - s not defended or capable of being defended
an open city
open to attack - s (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
an open texture - s having no protecting cover or enclosure
an open boat
an open fire
open sports cars - a (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
- s not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
an open question - s not sealed or having been unsealed
the letter was already open
the opened package lay on the table - s without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
the clarity and resonance of an open tone
her natural and open response - a ready or willing to receive favorably
- a open and observable; not secret or hidden
open ballots - s not requiring union membership
an open shop employs nonunion workers - s possibly accepting or permitting
open to interpretation
an issue open to question - s affording free passage or view
open waters
the open countryside - s openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
an open and trusting nature - s ready for business
the stores are open
- The open-source movement is based on programmers writing software and then giving it away, with coding for all to see.
- This week the surviving Dionne sisters, Annette, Cecile and Yvonne, now 63, asked PTI to print this open letter to the McCaugheys: Dear Bobbi and Kenny,.
- Reform proposals would create national or state-based exchanges open to individuals and small businesses.