open
To move something so it is not closed anymore.
To cause something such as a door, window, or container to no longer be closed or fastened.
To start something like a meeting, shop, or event officially.
To formally begin an event, meeting, or business activity.
Not closed; able to enter or see through.
Not shut, fastened, or covered; allowing access or passage.
Available for all people to join or use.
Available for anyone to enter, join, or use without restriction.
To let people use or enter something.
To make something accessible, available, or ready for use by others.
- Base: open
- Base: open
- 3rd Person Singular: opens
- Present Participle: opening
- Past: opened
open for business
1Ready to serve customers/clients
Ready and prepared to sell goods or services.
- The store is now open for business after renovations.
- Despite the storm, most shops were open for business.
open season (on)
1Period when attack/criticism allowed/easy
A time when it is easy or allowed to attack, criticize, or hunt someone or something.
- It's open season on corrupt politicians right now.
- Deer hunting open season starts next week.
open up
1Become/make accessible or receptive
To make something easier to enter or use, or to talk more freely about feelings.
- The new policy will open up more opportunities for small businesses.
- He finally opened up about his childhood.
out in the open
1Visible and not hidden
In a place where people can see; not secret anymore.
- Their relationship is now out in the open.
- We need to bring these issues out in the open.
wide open
1Completely open/unrestricted
Fully open without anything blocking it, or with no limits.
- The door was left wide open all night.
- The race is wide open this year.
wide open
2Completely open and unrestricted
Completely open, with nothing blocking it.
- The door was left wide open.
- Her eyes were wide open in surprise.