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Open English Wordnet Nouns (n) open , clear a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water “finally broke out of the forest into the open”
(n) outdoors , out-of-doors , open air , open where the air is unconfined “he wanted to get outdoors a little” ,
“the concert was held in the open air” ,
“camping in the open”
(n) open a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
(n) open , surface information that has become public “all the reports were out in the open” ,
“the facts had been brought to the surface”
Verbs (v) open , open up cause to open or to become open “Mary opened the car door”
(v) open , open up start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning “open a business”
(v) open begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. “He opened the meeting with a long speech”
(v) open , open up make available “This opens up new possibilities”
(v) open , open up become available “an opportunity opened up”
(v) open have an opening or passage or outlet “The bedrooms open into the hall”
(v) open make the opening move “Kasparov opened with a standard opening”
(v) afford , open , give afford access to “the door opens to the patio” ,
“The French doors give onto a terrace”
(v) open display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
Adjectives (a) open , unfastened affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed “an open door” ,
“they left the door open”
(a) open affording free passage or access “open drains” ,
“the road is open to traffic” ,
“open ranks”
(a) open , opened used of mouth or eyes “keep your eyes open” ,
“his mouth slightly opened”
(a) open (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
(a) receptive , open ready or willing to receive favorably “receptive to the proposals”
(a) overt , open open and observable; not secret or hidden “an overt lie” ,
“overt hostility” ,
“overt intelligence gathering” ,
“open ballots”
(s) exposed , open with no protection or shield “the exposed northeast frontier” ,
“open to the weather” ,
“an open wound”
(s) open open to or in view of all “an open protest” ,
“an open letter to the editor”
(s) open not having been filled “the job is still open”
(s) open accessible to all “open season” ,
“an open economy”
(s) loose , open (of textures) full of small openings or gaps “an open texture” ,
“a loose weave”
(s) open having no protecting cover or enclosure “an open boat” ,
“an open fire” ,
“open sports cars”
(s) open , undecided , undetermined , unresolved not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought “an open question” ,
“our position on this bill is still undecided” ,
“our lawsuit is still undetermined”
(s) open , opened not sealed or having been unsealed “the letter was already open” ,
“the opened package lay on the table”
(s) open without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition “the clarity and resonance of an open tone” ,
“her natural and open response”
(s) open not requiring union membership “an open shop employs nonunion workers”
(s) capable , open , subject possibly accepting or permitting “a passage capable of misinterpretation” ,
“open to interpretation” ,
“an issue open to question” ,
“the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation”
(s) clear , open affording free passage or view “a clear view” ,
“a clear path to victory” ,
“open waters” ,
“the open countryside”
(s) candid , open , heart-to-heart openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness “his candid eyes” ,
“an open and trusting nature” ,
“a heart-to-heart talk”
(s) open ready for business “the stores are open”