Leave open Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈoʊpən
LEEV OH-puhn
lˈiːv/ /ˈəʊpən
LEEV OH-puhn
Definition
To not close something, such as a door or window, or to not decide or finish something so it remains possible or unresolved.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal (doors, windows) or figurative (problems, questions left unresolved). Common in business or negotiation contexts to mean options remain available. Usually neutral or slightly formal.
Spanish: dejar abierto - dejar sin resolverPortuguese (BR): deixar aberto - deixar em abertoPortuguese (PT): deixar aberto - deixar em abertoChinese (Simplified): 留着（门、窗等）开着 - 保持未定Chinese (Traditional): 留著（門、窗等）開著 - 保持未定Hindi: खुला छोड़ना - अनिर्णीत छोड़नाArabic: يترك مفتوحًا - يترك دون حلBengali: খোলা রাখা - অমীমাংসিত রাখাRussian: оставить открытым - оставить нерешённымJapanese: 開けたままにする - 未決定のままにしておくVietnamese: để mở - để ngỏ (chưa quyết định)Korean: 열어 두다 - 미정으로 두다Turkish: açık bırakmak - belirsiz bırakmakUrdu: کھلا چھوڑنا - غیر فیصلہ شدہ چھوڑناIndonesian: membiarkan terbuka - membiarkan (masalah) belum diputuskan
Example Sentences
Please leave open the door for fresh air.
basic
We decided to leave open the possibility of another meeting.
basic
Do not leave open the window if it is raining.
basic
Let's leave open what we want to do this weekend and decide later.
natural
The issue was left open because nobody could agree.
natural
You can leave open your options until the last minute.
natural