Open to Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
OH-puhn TOO, OH-puhn tuh, OH-puhn tih
ˈəʊpən/ /tˈuː
OH-puhn TOO
Definition
Willing to consider or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences. Can also mean not closed or exposed to something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used informally to show a positive, flexible attitude: 'open to suggestions', 'open to ideas'. Usually about willingness, not physical openness. Don't confuse with 'open' (the door is open).
Spanish: abierto(a) a - dispuesto(a) aPortuguese (BR): aberto(a) a - receptivo(a) aPortuguese (PT): aberto(a) a - recetivo(a) aChinese (Simplified): 愿意接受 - 对...持开放态度Chinese (Traditional): 願意接受 - 對...持開放態度Hindi: खुला (मन से तैयार)Arabic: منفتح على - مستعد لـBengali: উন্মুক্ত - খোলা মনRussian: открыт для - открыт к (идеям, предложениям)Japanese: 受け入れる姿勢がある - ～にオープンVietnamese: cởi mở vớiKorean: 열려 있다 - 받아들일 준비가 되어 있다Turkish: açık olmak (fikir/öneri/düşünceye)Urdu: کھلا ہونا (خیالات/تجاویز کے لیے)Indonesian: terbuka terhadap
Example Sentences
I'm open to new ideas.
basic
Are you open to moving abroad?
basic
The company is open to feedback.
basic
I'm open to anything, just let me know what you want to do.
natural
If you're open to it, I'd like to show you how it works.
natural
We’re always open to suggestions for improvement.
natural