open
word
/ˈoʊpən/
OH-puhn
/ˈəʊpən/
OH-puhn
Definition
To move something so that an opening is no longer closed, or to be in this state. It can also mean allowing access or making something available.
Usage & Nuances
Used in many contexts: doors, windows, businesses ('open a shop'), or ideas ('open mind'). Can be formal or informal. Common phrases include 'open the door', 'open to suggestions'. Avoid confusing with 'operate' in contexts of machines.
Spanish: abrir - abiertoPortuguese (BR): abrir - abertoPortuguese (PT): abrir - abertoChinese (Simplified): 打开 - 开放Chinese (Traditional): 打開 - 開放Hindi: खोलना - खुलाArabic: فتح - مفتوحBengali: খোলা - উন্মুক্ত (মনের জন্য)Russian: открывать - открытый (для чувств или мнений)Japanese: 開ける - 開く (扉や窓) - オープンな (心や考えが)Vietnamese: mở - cởi mở (cho ý tưởng, cảm xúc)Korean: 열다 - 열려 있다 (업체나 마음이) - 개방적이다 (마음이)Turkish: açmak - açık (zihni/düşüncesi ya da mekan için)Urdu: کھولنا - کھلا (خیال یا دِل کے لئے)Indonesian: buka - membuka - terbuka (pikiran/sikap)
Example Sentences
Let’s keep an open mind and open ourselves to new ideas.
natural
The store will open at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
basic
Please open the window to let fresh air in.
basic
She helped me open the heavy door.
basic
I’m sorry, we don’t open until noon on Sundays.
natural
He's really open about his feelings.
natural