open
gb/ˈoʊpən/ us/ˈoʊpən/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 2900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A1
action
1
Move to not be closed
To move something so it is not closed anymore.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to open [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'open' with 'turn on' when referring to electrical devices. For example, 'open the TV' is incorrect; it should be 'turn on the TV'.
Συνώνυμα
unfasten (Implies undoing a fastening mechanism, often smaller-scale like buttons or locks.)
Αντώνυμα
close (Means to move something into a shut or sealed position.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
open a door
|open a window
|open a box
|open the lid
Θέματα
daily life
|home
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She opened the door to let in some fresh air.
- Please open the window; it's too hot in here.
- I opened the box and found a gift inside.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Open the door, please.
- I open the box.
- He opens the window.
Ρήμα
A2
action
2
Begin an event officially
To start something like a meeting, shop, or event officially.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to open [event/business]
Συνώνυμα
launch (Often used for starting new projects or businesses with publicity.)
Αντώνυμα
close (Means to end or shut down an event or business.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
open a meeting
|open a store
|open a ceremony
Θέματα
business
|events
|work
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The mayor opened the new art gallery last night.
- We will open the store at 9 a.m.
- She opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The shop opens at eight.
- He opens the meeting.
- They open the new school today.
adjective
A1
property
3
Not closed or fastened
Not closed; able to enter or see through.
Συνώνυμα
unlocked (Specifically means not secured by a lock.)
Αντώνυμα
shut (Means fully closed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
open door
|open window
|open gate
Θέματα
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The window is open, so be careful with the papers.
- The door was wide open when we arrived.
- Keep the lid open while stirring.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The door is open.
- My window is open.
- The box is open.
adjective
A2
property
4
Accessible to everyone
Available for all people to join or use.
Συνώνυμα
available (General term for being ready for use or participation.)
Αντώνυμα
restricted (Limited to certain people or groups.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
open to the public
|open admission
|open competition
Θέματα
society
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The park is open to the public all year round.
- This job is open to applicants from any country.
- The library is open until 8 p.m.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The park is open to all.
- This class is open to students.
- The shop is open now.
Ρήμα
B1
action
5
Make available for access/use
To let people use or enter something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to open [something] to [someone]
Συνώνυμα
unlock (Metaphorically means enabling access.)
Αντώνυμα
block (To stop access or prevent use.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
open access
|open doors to
|open opportunities
Θέματα
business
|society
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They opened the archives to researchers.
- The new road will open the area to more tourists.
- We are opening our platform to developers worldwide.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We open the gate to visitors.
- They open the files to the public.
- The school opens its doors to everyone.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
open
IPA
GB/ˈoʊpən/
US/ˈoʊpən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
open (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (open)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: open
Verb
- Base: open
- 3rd Person Singular: opens
- Present Participle: opening
- Past: opened
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
open for business
1/ˈoʊpən fɚ bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
Ready to serve customers/clients
Ready and prepared to sell goods or services.
Παραδείγματα
- The store is now open for business after renovations.
- Despite the storm, most shops were open for business.
open season (on)
1/ˈoʊpən sˈizən ˈɔn/
idiom
Period when attack/criticism allowed/easy
A time when it is easy or allowed to attack, criticize, or hunt someone or something.
Παραδείγματα
- It's open season on corrupt politicians right now.
- Deer hunting open season starts next week.
open up
1/ˈoʊpən ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Become/make accessible or receptive
To make something easier to enter or use, or to talk more freely about feelings.
Παραδείγματα
- The new policy will open up more opportunities for small businesses.
- He finally opened up about his childhood.
out in the open
1/ˈaʊt ˈɪn ðə ˈoʊpən/
idiom
Visible and not hidden
In a place where people can see; not secret anymore.
Παραδείγματα
- Their relationship is now out in the open.
- We need to bring these issues out in the open.
wide open
1/wˈaɪd ˈoʊpən/
fixed phrase
Completely open/unrestricted
Fully open without anything blocking it, or with no limits.
Παραδείγματα
- The door was left wide open all night.
- The race is wide open this year.
wide open
2/wˈaɪd ˈoʊpən/
fixed phrase
Completely open and unrestricted
Completely open, with nothing blocking it.
Παραδείγματα
- The door was left wide open.
- Her eyes were wide open in surprise.