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- DictionaryO·pen/ˈōp(ə)n/
adjective
- 1. allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up: "the pass is kept open all year by snowplows"
- 2. exposed to the air or to view; not covered: "an open fire burned in the grate"
verb
- 1. move or adjust (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and view: "she opened the door and went in"
- 2. unfold or be unfolded; spread out: "the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air"
noun
- 1. outdoors, especially in an exposed or unprotected setting: "guests were sitting in the open on the terrace"
- 2. a championship or competition with no restrictions on who may compete: "his victory in the 2003 Australian Open"
The meaning of OPEN is having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides. How to use open in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Open.
OPEN definition: 1. not closed or fastened: 2. ready to be used or ready to provide a service: 3. not closed in or…. Learn more.
having relatively large or numerous spaces, voids, or intervals: an open architectural screen; open ranks of soldiers. perforated or porous: an open texture. relatively unoccupied by buildings, fences, trees, etc.: open country. not covered or closed; with certain parts apart: open eyes; open mouth.
The adjective open describes something that's not closed or blocked up, like open curtains that provide a view of the garden outside. Open can also refer to something that's unfastened or parted — an open jar of peanut butter, an open eye, or an open book.
1. a. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed. b. Affording unobstructed passage or view: open waters; the open countryside. 2. a. Having no protecting or concealing cover: an open wound; an open sports car. b. Completely obvious; blatant: open disregard of the law.
1. verb A1. If you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap. He opened the window and looked out. [VERB noun] The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out. [VERB] Synonyms: unfasten, unlock, unclasp, throw wide More Synonyms of open.
Definition of open adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OPEN definition: 1. not closed or fastened: 2. A shop or business is open during the time it is available for…. Learn more.
Open Definition. In a state which permits access, entrance, or exit; not closed, covered, clogged, or shut. Open doors. Closed, but unlocked. The car is open. In a state which permits freedom of view or passage; not enclosed, fenced in, sheltered, screened, etc.; unobstructed; clear. Open fields.
Definition of open verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.