Open - English meaning

adjective

(of a place) able to be reached or entered.

Usage examples:

The town is accessible by bus

adjective

Possible to approach, enter, or use

Usage examples:

The island is accessible only by ferry., public areas and buildings are now more accessible to peop…

adjective

Able to be easily got or used

Usage examples:

Be accessible to sb the website is accessible to all users., the studios are fully accessible to pe…

adjective

(of a person's mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder.

Usage examples:

Downes listened, mouth agape with incredulity

noun

Christian love, as distinct from erotic love or simple affection.

Usage examples:

The ancient greeks made the distinction between eros and agape.

adjective

(of a person) with the mouth wide open, especially showing surprise or shock; (of the mouth) wide open, especially in surprise or shock

Usage examples:

We watched, our mouths agape in excitement., audience members were staring at each other agape as i…

adjective

(of a door or other opening) slightly open.

Usage examples:

The home help had left the window ajar

adverb

In a jarring state; unharmonious.

Usage examples:

What seems ajar is the loving family's refusal to acknowledge her boyfriend and her acceptance of t…

adjective

Able to be argued or asserted.

Usage examples:

It was arguable that the bank had no authority to honour the cheques

adjective

Possible to give reasons for and against; debatable

Usage examples:

It’s arguable that another route would be just as bad.

adjective

Without guile or deception.

Usage examples:

An artless, naive girl

adjective

Simple and not wanting to deceive

Usage examples:

"why did you take the money?" she asked the child. "because i wanted it," came the artless reply.

adjective

Able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

Usage examples:

Refreshments will be available all afternoon

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

Usage examples:

A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

Usage examples:

Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

Usage examples:

Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Usage examples:

His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

Usage examples:

We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

abbreviation

Computer output on microfilm or microfiche.

Usage examples:

A com port

adjective

Open to discussion or argument.

Usage examples:

It is debatable whether the country is coming out of recession

adjective

Not clear, not certain, or not fixed; possibly not true

Usage examples:

It’s debatable whether he could get a fair trial here.

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

It's a downright disgrace

adverb

To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He was downright rude

phrase

Complete and without restriction or qualification

verb

Cause to cover a wider area; make larger.

Usage examples:

The car park has been extended

verb

Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope

verb

To reach, continue, or stretch

Usage examples:

[ i ] farmland extends for miles in every direction., [ i ] the meeting extended into the late hour…

adjective

Made larger; enlarged.

Usage examples:

An extended kitchen and new balcony

verb

Cause to cover a wider area; make larger.

Usage examples:

The car park has been extended

adjective

Long or longer than usual

Usage examples:

There will be extended election day coverage on the evening news., they’re taking an extended vacat…

adjective

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Usage examples:

His most forthright attack yet on the reforms

adverb

Directly forwards.

Usage examples:

At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances …

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Usage examples:

A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

adjective

(of a hole, wound, etc.) wide open.

Usage examples:

There was a gaping hole in the wall

verb

Be or become wide open.

Usage examples:

A large duffel bag gaped open by her feet

adjective

Open wide

Usage examples:

He had a gaping wound and we called for an ambulance.

adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Usage examples:

Genuine 24-carat gold

adjective

Being what something or someone appears or claims to be; real, not false

Usage examples:

Genuine leather, a genuine masterpiece, she showed genuine (= sincere) sorrow at the news., no one …

adjective

Devoid of guile; innocent and without deception.

Usage examples:

His face, once so open and guileless

adjective

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Usage examples:

I haven't been totally honest with you

adverb

Used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

Usage examples:

You'll like it when you get there, honest

adjective

Not deceptive or disposed to cheat

adjective

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

Usage examples:

He eyed her with wide, ingenuous eyes

adjective

Honest, sincere, and trusting, sometimes in a way that seems silly

Usage examples:

It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to take care of his lug…

adjective

Not guilty of a crime or offence.

Usage examples:

The prisoners were later found innocent

noun

A pure, guileless, or naive person.

Usage examples:

A young innocent abroad

adjective

(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime

Usage examples:

Innocent of he firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.

adjective

Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.

Usage examples:

Whether they had been successful or not was a moot point

verb

Raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).

Usage examples:

The scheme was first mooted last october

noun

An assembly held for debate, especially in anglo-saxon and medieval times.

Usage examples:

Even if, as some have supposed, the manor court, or hall moot, had anglo-saxon forebears, it was an…

adjective

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Usage examples:

Carrots contain a natural antiseptic

noun

A person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity.

Usage examples:

She was a natural for television work

adverb

A person born with a learning disability.

adjective

Able to be obtained.

Usage examples:

Customers' financial details are easily obtainable

adjective

Able to be obtained

Usage examples:

Information on the subject is easily obtainable on the internet.

adjective

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

Usage examples:

He has been outspoken in his criticism

adjective

(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them

Usage examples:

An outspoken critic of corruption

adjective

Saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

Usage examples:

He's very plain-spoken., part of her appeal was that she was plain-spoken and straightforward.

adjective

Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

Usage examples:

A simple solution

noun

A medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one.

Usage examples:

The gatherers of simples

exclamation

Of very low intelligence.

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

Usage examples:

The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

adjective

(of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

Usage examples:

Transparent blue water

adjective

(of a substance) allowing light through so that objects can be clearly seen through it

Usage examples:

Those transparent plastic boxes are called jewel boxes., the real reason for her leaving was so tra…

adjective

Transparent business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest

Usage examples:

The charter aims to make the national health service a more transparent and open public corporation…

verb

Remove the bars from (a gate or door); unlock.

Usage examples:

She unbarred the gate

verb

Remove the bars from (a gate or door); unlock.

Usage examples:

She unbarred the gate

verb

Open (a door or window) by drawing back a bolt.

Usage examples:

He ran down the stairs and unbolted the heavy wooden door

adjective

(of a door or window) not bolted.

Usage examples:

And the unbolted window had been discovered, for the screws had been replaced properly!

verb

Open (a door or window) by drawing back a bolt.

Usage examples:

He ran down the stairs and unbolted the heavy wooden door

verb

Deselect (an option on an electronic interface) by pressing a button on a mouse or screen.

Usage examples:

County workers running the program forgot to unclick a box that loaded all the early voting results

verb

Release or unfasten (something) with a clicking sound.

Usage examples:

I put my hand down to unclick my seatbelt but realized i forgot to buckle it in the first place

adjective

(of a person) not having made a decision.

Usage examples:

The jury remained undecided

noun

A person who has not decided how they are going to vote in an election.

Usage examples:

20 per cent of the population describe themselves as undecideds

adjective

Not having made a decision or judgment about something

Usage examples:

Are you still undecided about that job in san francisco?

verb

Open the fastening of; undo (something).

Usage examples:

Allie stands before the mirror unfastening her earrings

verb

To make looser or take apart something that fastens or is fastened

Usage examples:

[ t ] cal loosened his tie and unfastened his collar.

verb

Open the fastening of; undo (something).

Usage examples:

Allie stands before the mirror unfastening her earrings

verb

Open or spread out from a folded position.

Usage examples:

He unfolded the map and laid it out on the table

verb

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

verb

(of a situation or story) to develop or become clear

Usage examples:

Events unfolded in a way that no one could have predicted., she took the old wedding dress out and …

verb

Open or spread out from a folded position.

Usage examples:

He unfolded the map and laid it out on the table

verb

Past simple and past participle of unfold

Usage examples:

He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter., she unfolded a deckchair and sat down., like…

verb

Make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind.

Usage examples:

A man was unfurling a sail

verb

Make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind.

Usage examples:

A man was unfurling a sail

verb

Unfasten the latch of (a door or gate).

Usage examples:

She struggled to unlatch the gate

verb

Unfasten the latch of (a door or gate).

Usage examples:

She struggled to unlatch the gate

verb

Undo the lock of (something), typically with a key.

Usage examples:

He unlocked the door to his room

verb

To open a lock using a key, an electronic device, or a series of numbers or letters

Usage examples:

Could you unlock the door for me?

verb

To make something available to be used in order to increase its value or to make a profit from it

Usage examples:

If we do not unlock the value of this business, someone else will., the demerger will unlock shareh…

adjective

Not locked.

Usage examples:

An opportunistic thief entered the property through an unlocked door

verb

Undo the lock of (something), typically with a key.

Usage examples:

He unlocked the door to his room

verb

Past simple and past participle of unlock

Usage examples:

I think i left the garage door unlocked., you need to know the secret pin to unlock your mobile pho…

adjective

Without reservations; complete.

Usage examples:

He has had their unreserved support

adjective

Without any doubts or feeling uncertain; total

Usage examples:

Critics expressed unreserved enthusiasm for the book., i searched the pub for an unreserved table.

adjective

(of a problem, question, or dispute) not resolved.

Usage examples:

A number of issues remain unresolved

adjective

(esp. of a problem or difficulty) not solved or ended

Usage examples:

The mayor’s race remains unresolved.

verb

Open or cause to open out from a rolled-up state.

Usage examples:

The blanket unrolled as he tugged it

verb

To open and become flat from a rolled position, or to cause something to do this

Usage examples:

[ t ] she unrolled a bolt of silk for us to look at.

verb

Open or cause to open out from a rolled-up state.

Usage examples:

The blanket unrolled as he tugged it

verb

Past simple and past participle of unroll

Usage examples:

She unrolled the most beautiful carpet.

adjective

(of a loan) made without an asset given as security.

Usage examples:

Do not include the payments you are supposed to make on any unsecured credit such as personal loans…

adjective

Lacking order or stability.

Usage examples:

An unsettled childhood

verb

Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.

Usage examples:

The crisis has unsettled financial markets

adjective

Tending to change suddenly; not having a regular pattern

Usage examples:

Things are unsettled in the state’s political arena., the forecast is for unsettled weather, with m…

adjective

(of an opening or space) very large and wide.

Usage examples:

The yawning entrance of the cave

noun

The reflex action of opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

Usage examples:

Yawning is so contagious that we only need to read about it to want to yawn ourselves

verb

Involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

Usage examples:

He began yawning and looking at his watch