open

1. adjective

1)

the door's open

Syn:

unlatched, unlocked, off the latch, ajar, gaping, yawning

2)

a silk shirt, open at the neck

Syn:

unfastened, undone, unbuttoned, unzipped

3)

an open packet

Syn:

opened, undone, unsealed, uncorked, unstoppered

4)

open countryside | open spaces

Syn:

unenclosed, rolling, sweeping, wide open, exposed, spacious, uncluttered

5)

a map was open beside him

Syn:

spread out, unfolded, unfurled, unrolled, stretched out

6)

the bank wasn't open

Syn:

open for business, open to the public, working, accessible

7)

the position is still open

Syn:

available, vacant, free, unfilled; informal up for grabs

8)

open to abuse

Syn:

vulnerable, subject, susceptible, liable, exposed

9)

she was very open

Syn:

frank, candid, honest, forthcoming, communicative, forthright, direct, unreserved, plain-spoken, outspoken; informal upfront

10)

open hostility

Syn:

overt, manifest, conspicuous, plain, undisguised, unconcealed, clear, naked, blatant, flagrant, barefaced, brazen

11)

I'm open to suggestions

Syn:

receptive, amenable, willing to listen, responsive

12)

what other options are open to us?

Syn:

available, accessible, on hand, on offer

13)

an open meeting

Syn:

public, general, unrestricted

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Ant:

shut, fastened, enclosed, closed, filled, protected, reticent, suppressed, private

2. verb

1)

she opened the front door

Syn:

unfasten, unlock, throw wide

2)

Katherine opened the parcel

Syn:

unwrap, undo, untie

3)

shall I open another bottle?

Syn:

uncork, crack open

4)

Adam opened the map

Syn:

spread out, unfold, unfurl, unroll, straighten out

5)

we'll be opening next week

Syn:

start trading, set up shop

6)

Bryan opened the meeting

Syn:

begin, start, commence, initiate, set in motion, get going, get under way, get off the ground; informal kick off

7)

the lounge opens on to a patio

Syn:

give access, lead

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Ant:

close, shut, end