Definition (noun) a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
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finally broke out of the forest into the open
Definition (noun) where the air is unconfined
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he wanted to get outdoors a little
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the concert was held in the open air
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camping in the open
Definition (noun) a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
Definition (noun) information that has become public
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all the reports were out in the open
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the facts had been brought to the surface
Definition (verb) cause to open or to become open
Definition (verb) start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
Definition (verb) become open
Definition (verb) begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
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He opened the meeting with a long speech
Definition (verb) spread out or open from a closed or folded state
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open the map
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spread your arms
Definition (verb) make available
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This opens up new possibilities
Definition (verb) become available
Definition (verb) have an opening or passage or outlet
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The bedrooms open into the hall
Definition (verb) make the opening move
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Kasparov opened with a standard opening
Definition (verb) afford access to
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the door opens to the patio
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The French doors give onto a terrace
Definition (verb) display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
Definition (adj) affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
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an open door
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they left the door open
Definition (adj) affording free passage or access
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open drains
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the road is open to traffic
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open ranks
Definition (adj) with no protection or shield
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the exposed northeast frontier
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open to the weather
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an open wound
Definition (adj) open to or in view of all
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an open protest
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an open letter to the editor
Definition (adj) used of mouth or eyes
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keep your eyes open
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his mouth slightly opened
Definition (adj) not having been filled
Definition (adj) accessible to all
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open season
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an open economy
Definition (adj) not defended or capable of being defended
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an open city
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open to attack
Definition (adj) (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
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an open texture
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a loose weave
Definition (adj) having no protecting cover or enclosure
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an open boat
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an open fire
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open sports cars
Definition (adj) (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
Definition (adj) not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
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an open question
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our position on this bill is still undecided
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our lawsuit is still undetermined
Definition (adj) not sealed or having been unsealed
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the letter was already open
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the opened package lay on the table
Definition (adj) without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
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the clarity and resonance of an open tone
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her natural and open response
Definition (adj) ready or willing to receive favorably
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receptive to the proposals
Definition (adj) open and observable; not secret or hidden
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an overt lie
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overt hostility
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overt intelligence gathering
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open ballots
Definition (adj) not requiring union membership
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an open shop employs nonunion workers
Definition (adj) possibly accepting or permitting
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a passage capable of misinterpretation
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open to interpretation
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an issue open to question
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the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
Definition (adj) affording free passage or view
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a clear view
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a clear path to victory
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open waters
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the open countryside
Definition (adj) openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
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his candid eyes
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an open and trusting nature
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a heart-to-heart talk
Definition (adj) ready for business