Definitions and Examples of open, available, operating
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not closed or blocked; allowing access, passage, or air to pass through.
Example
The store is open from 9 am to 5 pm every day except Sunday.
Capable of being used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
Example
There are still some seats available for the concert tonight.
Functioning or in operation; working as intended.
Example
The factory is operating at full capacity to meet the demand for its products.
Key Differences: open vs available vs operating
- 1Open refers to something that is not closed or blocked, such as a door, window, or business.
- 2Available refers to something that is capable of being used or obtained, such as a product, service, or seat.
- 3Operating refers to something that is functioning or in operation, such as a machine, factory, or system.
Effective Usage of open, available, operating
- 1Business Hours: Use open to indicate when a business is available for customers.
- 2Product Availability: Use available to indicate when a product is in stock or can be obtained.
- 3Machinery and Systems: Use operating to indicate when a machine or system is functioning properly.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of closed are open, available, and operating. Use open to indicate when a business is available for customers, available to indicate when a product is in stock or can be obtained, and operating to indicate when a machine or system is functioning properly.
