Open — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to change from a closed to an open position

"please open the door to let the cat out"

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

"we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair"

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

"when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch"

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way

"snowplows opened the runway without much trouble"

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

"we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony"

allowing passage without obstruction

"thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again"

freely available for use or participation by all

"the lanes at the bowling alley will be open during the afternoon, but will be available only for league play in the evening"

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

"the country's open to invasion if its borders remain unguarded"

free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions

"a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know"

lacking a usual or natural covering

"open wounds in his legs"

not known by only a select few

"the two boxers have an open dislike for each other"

not yet settled or decided

"that issue will have to remain open until the supervisor can decide"

willing to consider new or different ideas

"she is always open and ready to listen to anyone's suggestions"

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

"he's very open with his opinions, many of which are not welcome"

that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation

"a daguerreotype of a cowboy whose face is roughened from a hard life in the open"