Wide open Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwaɪd/ /ˈoʊpən

WYDE OH-puhn

UK

wˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊpən

WYDE OH-puhn

Definition

Describes something that is completely open, with nothing blocking or covering it. It can also mean a situation is totally available, possible, or undecided.

Usage & Nuances

Common in spoken English. Used for doors, eyes, mouths, or opportunities. In situations, 'wide open' suggests anything is possible or undecided. Often appears as 'left wide open'. Not formal.

• Spanish: completamente abierto - muy abierto
• Portuguese (BR): escancarado - totalmente aberto
• Portuguese (PT): escancarado - totalmente aberto
• Chinese (Simplified): 大开着
• Chinese (Traditional): 大開著
• Hindi: पूरी तरह खुला
• Arabic: مفتوح على مصراعيه
• Bengali: সম্পূর্ণ খুলে - একেবারে খোলা
• Russian: настежь - полностью открыт
• Japanese: 全開 - 完全に開いている
• Vietnamese: mở toang - mở hoàn toàn
• Korean: 완전히 열려 있는 - 활짝
• Turkish: sonuna kadar açık - tamamen açık
• Urdu: مکمل کھلا - پوری طرح کھلا
• Indonesian: terbuka lebar - benar-benar terbuka

Example Sentences

The door was wide open.

basic

He left the window wide open.

basic

Her eyes were wide open with surprise.

basic

The job market is still wide open to new graduates right now.

natural

You can't just leave your account wide open like that!

natural

With the score tied, the game is still wide open.

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