Englishئاساسىي لۇغەت
open
Universal Words
adjective, verb, noun
adjective
not closed
1 allowing things or people to go through:
A wasp flew in the open window. * She had left the door wide open. * The door flew open and the children rushed in.
OPPCLOSED
2 (of sb's eyes, mouth, etc.) with EYELIDS or lips apart:
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). * He was breathing through his open mouth.
OPPCLOSED
3 spread out; with the edges apart:
The flowers are all open now. * The book lay open on the table.
OPPCLOSED
4 not blocked by anything:
The pass is kept open all the year.
OPPCLOSED
not fastened
5 not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in:
Leave the envelope open. * The bag burst open and everything fell out.
6 (of clothes) not fastened:
Her coat was open. * a tie knotted below the open collar of a shirt
not enclosed
7 not surrounded by anything; not enclosed:
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) * a city with a lot of parks and open spaces * driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast)
not covered
8 with no cover or roof on:
an open drain * people working in the open air (= not in a building) * The hall of the old house was open to the sky. * an open wound (= with no skin covering it)
for customers / visitors
9 [notusuallybeforenoun] if a shop/store, bank, business, etc. is open, it is ready for business and will admit customers or visitors:
Is the museum open on Sundays? * The new store will be open in the spring. * The house had been thrown open to the public. * I declare this festival open.
OPPCLOSED
of competition / building
10 if a competition, etc. is open, anyone can enter it
SYNPUBLIC:
an open debate / championship / scholarship * She was tried in open court (= the public could go and listen to the trial). * The debate was thrown open to the audience.
11 [notbeforenoun] ~ to sb if a competition, building, etc. is open to particular people, those people can enter it:
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. * The house is not open to the public.
OPPCLOSED
available
12 [notbeforenoun] ~ (to sb) to be available and ready to use:
What options are open to us? * Is the offer still open? * I want to keep my Swiss bank account open.
OPPCLOSED
not protected
13 ~ (to sth) likely to suffer sth such as criticism, injury, etc.
SYNVULNERABLE:
The system is open to abuse. * He has laid himself wide open to political attack. * Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess).
not hidden
14 known to everyone; not kept hidden:
an open quarrel * open government * their open display of affection * His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her.
OPPSECRET
person's character
15 honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden:
She was always open with her parents. * He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
16 ~ to sth (of a person) willing to listen to and think about new ideas:
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes.
not yet decided
17 ~ (to sth) not yet finally decided or settled:
The race is still wide open (= anyone could win). * The price is not open to negotiation. * Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation. * Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). * In an interview try to ask open questions (= to which the answer is not just 'yes' or 'no').
fabric
18 with wide spaces between the threads:
an open weave
IDIOMS
be an open secret if sth is an open secret, many people know about it, although it is supposed to be a secret
have / keep an open mind (about / on sth) to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
keep your ears / eyes open (for sth) to be quick to notice or hear things
an open book if you describe sb or their life as an open book, you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them
an open invitation (to sb)
1 an invitation to sb to visit you at any time
2 if sth is an open invitation to criminals, etc., it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier:
Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves.
with open arms if you welcome sb with open arms, you are extremely happy and pleased to see them
moreatBURSTv., DOOR, EYEn., MARKETn., OPTION
verb
door / window / lid
1 [VN] to move a door, window, lid, etc. so that it is no longer closed:
Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife.
OPPCLOSE
2 [V] to move or be moved so that it is no longer closed:
The door opened and Alan walked in. * The doors of the bus open automatically.
OPPCLOSE
container / package
3 [VN] to remove the lid, undo the FASTENING, etc. of a container, etc. in order to see or get what is inside:
Shall I open another bottle? * He opened the letter and read it. * She opened her bag and took out her passport.
eyes
4 [VN, V] if you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your EYELIDS upwards so that you can see
OPPCLOSE
mouth
5 if you open your mouth or your mouth opens, you move your lips, for example in order to speak:
[VN] He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). [also V]
book
6 [VN] to turn the cover or the pages of a book so that it is no longer closed:
Open your books at page 25.
OPPCLOSE
spread out
7 to spread out or UNFOLD; to spread sth out or UNFOLD it:
[V] What if the parachute doesn't open? * The flowers are starting to open. * [VN] Open the map on the table. * He opened his arms wide to embrace her.
border / road
8 [VN] to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place:
When did the country open its borders to Western business? * The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it.
OPPCLOSE
for customers / visitors
9 (of a shop / store, business, etc.) to start business for the day; to start business for the first time:
[V] What time does the bank open? * [VN] The company opened its doors for business a month ago.
OPPCLOSE
10 [V] to be ready for people to go to:
The new hospital opens on July 1st. * When does the play open?
OPPCLOSE
start sth
11 [VN] ~ sth (with sth) to start an activity or event:
You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. * Who is going to open the conference? * The police have opened an investigation into the death. * They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. * Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds.
12 [V] ~ (with sth) (of a story, film / movie, etc.) to start in a particular way:
The story opens with a murder. * How does the play open?
with ceremony
13 [VN] to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used:
The bridge was opened by the Queen.
computing
14 [VN, V] to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen
IDIOMS
open doors for sb to provide opportunities for sb to do sth and be successful
open your / sb's eyes (to sth) to realize or make sb realize the truth about sth:
Travelling really opens your eyes to other cultures.
open your / sb's mind to sth to become or make sb aware of new ideas or experiences:
He's eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music.
open the way for sb/sth (to do sth) to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen:
The agreement could open the way for the country to pay off its debts.
moreatHEART, HEAVEN
PHRASALVERBS
open into / onto sth to lead to another room, area or place:
This door opens onto the yard. * The two rooms open into each other.
open out to become bigger or wider:
The street opened out into a small square.
open out (to sb) to become less shy and more willing to communicate
open up
1 to talk about what you feel and think:
It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up.
2 to begin shooting:
Anti-aircraft guns opened up.
3 (often used in orders) to open a door, container, etc:
Open up or we'll break the door down!
open sth<->up
