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[ həˈloʊ ]
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Open is a word that means something is not closed or covered. When something is open, you can go inside, see what is there, or use it. For example, if a door is open, you can walk through it. If a box is open, you can look inside and see what is inside.

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Brainstorm open

Conjugation
"open" as adjective

1 - Not closed

2 - Not physically drawn together, closed, folded or contracted; extended

3 - Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.

"open" as verb

1 - To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

2 - To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.

3 - To bring up, broach.

"open" as noun

1 - (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.

2 - (with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.

3 - A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.

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Synonyms
1 - clear
2 - opened
3 - available
4 - overt
5 - frank
6 - candid
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Antonyms
1 - closed
2 - shut
3 - sealed
4 - locked
5 - barred
6 - secured
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Examples in Context

1 - His last-minute dodge prevented him from falling into the open pit.

1 - Su esquive de último momento le impidió caer en el foso abierto .

2 - Her hand propped the book open while she read the final chapter.

2 - Mantuvo el libro abierto con la mano mientras leía el último capítulo.

3 - At that open bar, drinks were served à gogo until sunrise.

3 - En ese bar libre , servían copas a gogó hasta el amanecer.

4 - The sailors set out to explore the vast expanse of open water.

4 - Los marineros zarparon para explorar la vasta extensión de aguas libres .

5 - With open arms, she embraced her family at the airport.

5 - Con los brazos abiertos , recibió a su familia en el aeropuerto.

6 - The guide mapped out a safe route through the open water.

6 - El guía trazó una ruta segura a través de las aguas abiertas .

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Flashing The Open GIF

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We Are Open Schitts Creek GIF by CBC

We Are Open Schitts Creek GIF by CBC

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You Rang Hello GIF by The Addams Family

You Rang Hello GIF by The Addams Family
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