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open opensopeningopenedopennessopennessopeningopeningsopeningopNopening

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verbIf you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap.He opened the window and looked out.The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out....an open window.A door had been forced open.If you open something such as a bottle, box, parcel, or envelope, you move, remove, or cut part of it so you can take out what is inside.The Inspector opened the suitcase.The capsules are fiddly to open....an open bottle of milk.I tore the letter open.He opened up a cage and lifted out a 6ft python.If you open something such as a book, an umbrella, or your hand, or if it opens, the different parts of it move away from each other so that the inside of it can be seen.He opened the heavy Bible.She opens her umbrella, and walks up River Street.The flower opens to reveal a Queen Bee.The officer's mouth opened, showing white, even teeth.Without warning, Bardo smacked his fist into his open hand.His mouth was a little open, as if he'd started to scream.Keith took a map from the dashboard and opened it out on his knees....oval tables which open out to become circular.If you open a computer file, you give the computer an instruction to display it on the screen.Double click on the icon to open the file.When you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards, for example when you wake up, so that you can see.When I opened my eyes I saw a man with an axe standing at the end of my bed.His eyes were opening wide.As soon as he saw that her eyes were open, he sat up.If you open your arms, you stretch them wide apart in front of you, usually in order to put them round someone.She opened her arms and gave me a big hug.If people open something such as a blocked road or a border, or if it opens, people can then pass along it or through it.The rebels have opened the road from Monrovia to the Ivory Coast.The solid rank of police officers lining the courtroom opened to let them pass.We were part of an entire regiment that had nothing else to do but to keep that highway open.Can we get the fencing removed and open up the road again?When the Berlin Wall came down it wasn't just the roads that opened up but the waterways too.If a place opens into another, larger place, you can move from one directly into the other.The corridor opened into a low smoky room....narrow streets opening out into charming squares.If you open your shirt or coat, you undo the buttons or pull down the zip .I opened my coat and let him see the belt.The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt....dressing informally in open shirt and cowboy boots.When a shop, office, or public building opens or is opened, its doors are unlocked and the public can go in.Banks closed on Friday afternoon and did not open again until Monday morning....a gang of three who'd apparently been lying in wait for him to open the shop....opening and closing times.His shop is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm.When a public building, factory, or company opens or when someone opens it, it starts operating for the first time.The original station opened in 1754.The complex opens to the public tomorrow.They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe.The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte....any operating subsidy required to keep the pits open.He was there, though, for the official opening.If something such as a meeting or series of talks opens, or if someone opens it, it begins....an emergency session of the Russian Parliament due to open later this morning.They are now ready to open negotiations....a communique issued at the opening of the talks.If an event such as a meeting or discussion opens with a particular activity or if a particular activity opens an event, that activity is the first thing that happens or is dealt with. You can also say that someone such as a speaker or singer opens by doing a particular thing.The service opened with a hymn.She opened with an impressive version of 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'.I opened by saying, 'Honey, you look sensational.'.Pollard opened the conversation with some small talk.On the stock exchange, the price at which currencies, shares, or commodities open is their value at the start of that day's trading.The stock had opened at $71.The dollar opened almost unchanged.When a film, play, or other public event opens, it begins to be shown, be performed, or take place for a limited period of time.A photographic exhibition opens at the Royal College of Art on Wednesday.This show, too, was virtually sold out before it opened.He is due to attend the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday.If you open an account with a bank or a commercial organization, you begin to use their services.He tried to open an account at the branch of his bank nearest to his workplace.To open opportunities or possibilities means the same as to open them up .The chief of naval operations wants to open opportunities for women in the Navy.A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him.adjectiveIf you stand or sit in an open way, the front of your body is fully exposed and you are not bending forward or at an angle to someone.Good listeners even sit in an open way: relaxed, arms loose.I play normal bunker shots with an open stance.If you describe a person or their character as open, you mean they are honest and do not want or try to hide anything or to deceive anyone.He had always been open with her and she always felt she would know if he lied.She has an open, trusting nature....a relationship based on honesty and openness.If you describe a situation, attitude, or way of behaving as open, you mean it is not kept hidden or secret.The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention.Hearing the case in open court is only one part of the judicial process....the new climate of political openness.If you are open to suggestions or ideas, you are ready and willing to consider or accept them.They are open to suggestions on how working conditions might be improved.If you say that a system, person, or idea is open to something such as abuse or criticism, you mean they might receive abuse or criticism because of their qualities, effects, or actions.The system, though well-meaning, is open to abuse.They left themselves wide open to accusations of double standards and hypocrisy.If you say that a fact or question is open to debate, interpretation, or discussion, you mean that people are uncertain whether it is true, what it means, or what the answer is.The truth of the facts produced may be open to doubt.It is an open question how long that commitment can last.An open area is a large area that does not have many buildings or trees in it.Officers will also continue their search of nearby open ground.An open structure or object is not covered or enclosed.Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire....open sandwiches.An open wound is one from which a liquid such as blood is coming.If an opportunity or choice is open to you, you are able to do a particular thing if you choose to.There are a wide range of career opportunities open to young people.You can use open to describe something that anyone is allowed to take part in or accept.A recent open meeting of College members revealed widespread dissatisfaction.A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible....an open invitation.If something such as an offer or job is open, it is available for someone to accept or apply for.The offer will remain open until further notice. 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word	open
definition	verb If you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap. He opened the window and looked out. The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out. ...an open window. A door had been forced open. If you open something such as a bottle, box, parcel, or envelope, you move, remove, or cut part of it so you can take out what is inside. The Inspector opened the suitcase. The capsules are fiddly to open. ...an open bottle of milk. I tore the letter open. He opened up a cage and lifted out a 6ft python. If you open something such as a book, an umbrella, or your hand, or if it opens, the different parts of it move away from each other so that the inside of it can be seen. He opened the heavy Bible. She opens her umbrella, and walks up River Street. The flower opens to reveal a Queen Bee. The officer's mouth opened, showing white, even teeth. Without warning, Bardo smacked his fist into his open hand. His mouth was a little open, as if he'd started to scream. Keith took a map from the dashboard and opened it out on his knees. ...oval tables which open out to become circular. If you open a computer file, you give the computer an instruction to display it on the screen. Double click on the icon to open the file. When you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards, for example when you wake up, so that you can see. When I opened my eyes I saw a man with an axe standing at the end of my bed. His eyes were opening wide. As soon as he saw that her eyes were open, he sat up. If you open your arms, you stretch them wide apart in front of you, usually in order to put them round someone. She opened her arms and gave me a big hug. If people open something such as a blocked road or a border, or if it opens, people can then pass along it or through it. The rebels have opened the road from Monrovia to the Ivory Coast. The solid rank of police officers lining the courtroom opened to let them pass. We were part of an entire regiment that had nothing else to do but to keep that highway open. Can we get the fencing removed and open up the road again? When the Berlin Wall came down it wasn't just the roads that opened up but the waterways too. If a place opens into another, larger place, you can move from one directly into the other. The corridor opened into a low smoky room. ...narrow streets opening out into charming squares. If you open your shirt or coat, you undo the buttons or pull down the zip . I opened my coat and let him see the belt. The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt. ...dressing informally in open shirt and cowboy boots. When a shop, office, or public building opens or is opened, its doors are unlocked and the public can go in. Banks closed on Friday afternoon and did not open again until Monday morning. ...a gang of three who'd apparently been lying in wait for him to open the shop. ...opening and closing times. His shop is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. When a public building, factory, or company opens or when someone opens it, it starts operating for the first time. The original station opened in 1754. The complex opens to the public tomorrow. They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe. The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte. ...any operating subsidy required to keep the pits open. He was there, though, for the official opening. If something such as a meeting or series of talks opens, or if someone opens it, it begins. ...an emergency session of the Russian Parliament due to open later this morning. They are now ready to open negotiations. ...a communique issued at the opening of the talks. If an event such as a meeting or discussion opens with a particular activity or if a particular activity opens an event, that activity is the first thing that happens or is dealt with. You can also say that someone such as a speaker or singer opens by doing a particular thing. The service opened with a hymn. She opened with an impressive version of 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'. I opened by saying, 'Honey, you look sensational.'. Pollard opened the conversation with some small talk. On the stock exchange, the price at which currencies, shares, or commodities open is their value at the start of that day's trading. The stock had opened at $71. The dollar opened almost unchanged. When a film, play, or other public event opens, it begins to be shown, be performed, or take place for a limited period of time. A photographic exhibition opens at the Royal College of Art on Wednesday. This show, too, was virtually sold out before it opened. He is due to attend the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday. If you open an account with a bank or a commercial organization, you begin to use their services. He tried to open an account at the branch of his bank nearest to his workplace. To open opportunities or possibilities means the same as to open them up . The chief of naval operations wants to open opportunities for women in the Navy. A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him. adjective If you stand or sit in an open way, the front of your body is fully exposed and you are not bending forward or at an angle to someone. Good listeners even sit in an open way: relaxed, arms loose. I play normal bunker shots with an open stance. If you describe a person or their character as open, you mean they are honest and do not want or try to hide anything or to deceive anyone. He had always been open with her and she always felt she would know if he lied. She has an open, trusting nature. ...a relationship based on honesty and openness. If you describe a situation, attitude, or way of behaving as open, you mean it is not kept hidden or secret. The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention. Hearing the case in open court is only one part of the judicial process. ...the new climate of political openness. If you are open to suggestions or ideas, you are ready and willing to consider or accept them. They are open to suggestions on how working conditions might be improved. If you say that a system, person, or idea is open to something such as abuse or criticism, you mean they might receive abuse or criticism because of their qualities, effects, or actions. The system, though well-meaning, is open to abuse. They left themselves wide open to accusations of double standards and hypocrisy. If you say that a fact or question is open to debate, interpretation, or discussion, you mean that people are uncertain whether it is true, what it means, or what the answer is. The truth of the facts produced may be open to doubt. It is an open question how long that commitment can last. An open area is a large area that does not have many buildings or trees in it. Officers will also continue their search of nearby open ground. An open structure or object is not covered or enclosed. Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire. ...open sandwiches. An open wound is one from which a liquid such as blood is coming. If an opportunity or choice is open to you, you are able to do a particular thing if you choose to. There are a wide range of career opportunities open to young people. You can use open to describe something that anyone is allowed to take part in or accept. A recent open meeting of College members revealed widespread dissatisfaction. A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible. ...an open invitation. If something such as an offer or job is open, it is available for someone to accept or apply for. The offer will remain open until further notice.
inflections	opensopeningopenedopennessopennessopeningopeningsopeningopNopening
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Open Opened Opening I Eyes Public Part Opportunities