open
adjective
- (of type) in outline form.
- widely spaced or leaded, as printed matter.
- (of an organ pipe) not closed at the far end.
- (of a string) not stopped by a finger.
- (of a note) produced by such a pipe or string or, on a wind instrument, without the aid of a slide, key, etc.
- (of an interval) containing neither endpoint.
- (of a set) consisting of points having neighborhoods wholly contained in the set, as the set of points within a circle.
- (of a map from one topological space to another) having the property that the image of an open set is an open set.
verb (used with object)
- to recall or revoke (a judgment, decree, etc.) for the purpose of allowing further contest or delay.
- to make the first statement of (a case) to the court or jury.
verb (used without object)
noun
- the unenclosed or unobstructed country.
- the outdoors: Vacations in the open are fine for the entire family.
- the condition of being unconcealed, recognized, or publicly known: The scandal is now out in the open.
Verb Phrases
- to become or make open.
- to expand, especially before the eye: A breathtaking panorama opened up as we reached the top of the hill.
- to achieve the initial development of: to open up a business office; to open up trade with China.
- Slang. to increase speed or the speed of (a vehicle).
Origin of open
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Example sentences from the Web for opened
Slowly, two were opened up, and in 2010 the regional government opened all four Brogpa villages in a push for tourism.
Compare that to Guardians of the Galaxy which opened in Korea on July 31.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea |Rich Goldstein |December 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST“Basically, I was contacted and asked if an appeal could be opened on my behalf,” she told me from her home in Providence.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake. |James Joiner |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEASTBefore I could apologize to his mother he ran back out to the living room with a poster of his dad and opened it up for me to see.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind |Brin-Jonathan Butler |December 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“Hollywood has opened a new front in the war against Iran,” an evening news broadcast declared.
When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies |Asawin Suebsaeng |December 17, 2014 |DAILY BEASTWe ascended a very darksome flight of stairs, and a door was opened by a strange little man.
Hawthorne and His Circle |Julian HawthorneMrs. Stoddart sat down by the bed, and presently Annette, as if conscious of her presence, opened her eyes.
Notwithstanding |Mary CholmondeleyThe janitor took me to the recitation hall, opened the door, and left me.
All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography |Amelia Edith Huddleston BarrThe college of St. Aloysius was immediately begun and opened its classes with 150 students.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921 |Thomas J. CampbellThe mouth of the cave could be closed up and opened at will for later burials.
Archology and the Bible |George A. Barton
British Dictionary definitions for opened
adjective
- (of a violin or guitar string) not stopped with the finger
- (of a pipe, such as an organ pipe) not closed at either end
- (of a note) played on such a string or pipe
- in operation; activean open account
- unrestricted; unlimitedopen credit; open insurance cover
- (of a goal, court, etc) unguarded or relatively unprotectedthe forward missed an open goal
- (of a stance, esp in golf) characterized by the front of the body being turned forward
- denoting a vowel pronounced with the lips relatively wide apart
- denoting a syllable that does not end in a consonant, as in pa
verb
noun
Derived forms of open
openable, adjective openly, adverb openness, nounWord Origin for open
Idioms and Phrases with opened
In addition to the idioms beginning with open
- open and aboveboard
- open and shut
- open book
- open doors
- open fire
- open house, keep
- open mind
- open one's eyes
- open one's heart to
- open one's mouth
- open question
- open season on
- open secret
- open the door to
- open up
- open with
also see:
- keep a weather eye (open)
- keep one's eyes open
- lay open
- leave open
- leave the door open
- not open one's mouth
- out in the open
- throw open
- wide open
- with one's eyes open
- with open arms