Open

/ˈəʊ.pən/ · adjective

Meaning

(usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc..

Definitions by Sense

1. (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
2. Able to be used or interacted with in some way.
3. Not hidden or restricted.
4. Not completed or finalised.
5. (mathematics, logic, of a formula) Having a free variable.
6. (mathematics, topology, of a set) Which is part of a predefined collection of subsets of X, that defines a topological space on X.
7. (music, stringed instruments) Of a note, played without pressing the string against the fingerboard.
8. (music) Of a note, played without closing any finger-hole, key or valve.

Example Sentences

"Supposing somebody sees you, with all those flowers too? Supposing somebody writes him a letter? Ooooh!" (a pure round open Tamil O.)

Mudchester Rovers opened a sizeable lead on their rivals.

A link opened under the strain, and the chain came apart.

He assured me, unequivocally, that he was, and that he rather enjoyed the side benefits of my trysts: I was happier and living more honestly, as well as off his back about many of the issues that had been troublesome for me before we opened our relationship.

I wouldn’t do it unless there is a reason for it, I wouldn’t open a marriage just for fun. I think it’s too dangerous. I know I’m a monogamous type of person—I like just one person at a time; actually sleeping with more than one person in separate relationships is too confusing.

Social situations involved in opening relationships are uncertain, rather than risky, environments. Although some people might say, “Absolutely not,” it may be difficult to predict the likelihood people will respond favorably to the prospect, in part because a wide range of unknown or unknowable factors may drive their willingness.

The king opened himself to some of his council, that he was sorry for the earl's death.

Unto thee have I opened my cause.

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Word Forms

• more open
• opener
• most open
• openest
• opens
• opening
• opened
• no-table-tags
• glossary
• open
• openedst
• openeth
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