open Definition
- 1allowing access, passage, or view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up
- 2ready to receive new ideas or suggestions
- 3not sealed or fastened; not locked or barred
Using open: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "open" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The door is open, come in.
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I have an open mind about the proposal.
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The window was left open and a bird flew in.
open Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with open
capable of being understood in more than one way
Example
The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
willing to consider new ideas or opinions
Example
She's always open to suggestion when it comes to improving her work.
Example
It's an open and shut case. The defendant was caught on camera committing the crime.
Origins of open
from Old English 'openian', meaning 'to open'
Summary: open in Brief
The term 'open' [ˈəʊpən] refers to something that is not closed or blocked, such as a door or window. It can also describe a person who is receptive to new ideas or suggestions. Phrases like 'open to interpretation' and 'open to suggestion' denote a willingness to consider different perspectives. 'Open' can be used formally in contexts like 'accessible' or 'unobstructed,' or informally in phrases like 'wide open.'
