opens
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/ˈəʊ.pənz/
English
Definitions
verb
- To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.“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.“He opened a path through the undergrowth.”
- To bring up, broach.“I don't want to open that subject.”
- To enter upon, begin.“to open a case in court, or a meeting”
noun
- (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.“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.“We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.”
- A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.“The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.”
- A sports event in which anybody can compete“the Australian Open”
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Synonyms
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