Open: meaning, definitions and examples

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open

 

[ หˆษ™สŠpษ™n ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

door

To move or adjust something so that it no longer covers an opening.

Synonyms

expose, release, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

  • Could you open the window?
  • She opened the door and walked in.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A business or organization that is officially ready to do business or provide a service to the public.

Synonyms

accessible, available, functioning, operational

Examples of usage

  • The new restaurant is now open for business.
  • The store will have its grand opening next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "open" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รถffnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwieraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ใ‘ใ‚‹ (akeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouvrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otevล™รญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvoriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅผ€ (dวŽkฤi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpreti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrir

Etymology

The word 'open' originated from the Old English word 'openian', which means to open, open up, disclose. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of uncovering or revealing something. Over time, 'open' has evolved to have various meanings, from physically opening a door to being available for business. Today, 'open' is a versatile word used in many contexts.

See also: opening, openly, openness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #319, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.