In the open Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊpən
in thuh OH-puhn
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊpən
in thuh OH-puhn
Definition
'In the open' means outside, not inside a building, or in a place where everyone can see. It can describe being outdoors or being in a situation where something is not hidden.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to both physical space (outdoors) and situations where something is revealed or not hidden ('the truth is finally out in the open'). Often used in contrast to 'indoors' or to describe transparency and honesty.
Spanish: al aire libre - a la vista de todosPortuguese (BR): ao ar livre - à vista de todosPortuguese (PT): ao ar livre - à vista de todosChinese (Simplified): 在户外 - 明面上Chinese (Traditional): 在戶外 - 明面上Hindi: खुली जगह में - सबके सामनेArabic: في العراء - على الملأBengali: খোলা জায়গায় - প্রকাশ্যেRussian: на улице - открыто (не скрыто)Japanese: 屋外で - 公然とVietnamese: ngoài trời - công khaiKorean: 야외에서 - 공개적으로Turkish: açıkta - açıkça (gizlenmemiş)Urdu: کھلی جگہ میں - سب کے سامنےIndonesian: di tempat terbuka - secara terbuka
Example Sentences
We had a picnic in the open.
basic
The animals sleep in the open at night.
basic
Let's sit in the open and enjoy the sun.
basic
Their secret is finally in the open now.
natural
It's better to talk about our problems in the open than hide them.
natural
They left the bikes in the open, and it started raining.
natural