open
//ˈoʊpən//
Adjective
Not closed or blocked; allowing access, passage, or view.
The door is open.
Not covered or concealed; exposed to view.
The wires were open and dangerous.
Available or accessible; not restricted.
The position is open to all qualified candidates.
Receptive to new ideas or suggestions; not prejudiced.
She has an open mind and is willing to try new things.
Honest and frank; not secretive.
She was very open about her feelings.
Synonym
Verb
To move something from a closed position so as to allow access or passage.
She opened the door to let the cat in.
To start or begin something, such as a business, event, or activity.
They will open a new restaurant next month.
To make available or accessible.
The museum will open its new exhibition next month.
To spread out or unfold something.
She opened the map on the table.
Noun
An outdoor or unenclosed space.
The children love to play in the open.
A competition or tournament that is open to all participants.
She won the French Open last year.