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open in American English. (ˈoupən) adjective. 1. not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate. to leave the windows open at night. 2. (of a door, gate, window sash, or the like) set so as to permit passage through the opening it can be used to close. 3.
56 meanings: 1. not closed or barred 2. affording free passage, access, view, etc; not blocked or obstructed 3. not sealed,.... Click for more definitions.
OPEN meaning: 1. not closed or fastened: 2. ready to be used or ready to provide a service: 3. not closed in or…. Learn more.
Synonyms for OPEN: unlock, unclose, unfasten, unlatch, slip, unfold, unfurl, disengage; Antonyms of OPEN: shut, close, lock, bar, fasten, bolt, latch, button (up)
open to start an event or activity in a particular way; (of an event, a film or a book) to start, especially in a particular way: The story opens with a murder.
17 open (to something) not yet finally decided or settled The race is still wide open (= anyone could win). The price is not open to negotiation. Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation. Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided).
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPEN. [or more open; most open] 1. : not closed: such as. a : not covering an opening. an open gate/window. The door suddenly swung/flew open. You left the blinds wide open. b : having an opening that is not covered.
