open

Describes something that is not closed, allowing access, or willing to receive or accept.

ruОписывает нечто не закрытое, позволяющее доступ, или готовое принять.esDescribe algo que no está cerrado, que permite el acceso, o que está dispuesto a recibir o aceptar algo.frDécrit quelque chose qui n'est pas fermé, qui permet l'accès, ou qui est prêt à recevoir.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht geschlossen ist, Zugang gewährt oder bereit ist, etwas anzunehmen.ptDescreve algo que não está fechado, que permite acesso ou passagem, ou que está disponível e receptivo.zh形容未被关闭、可进入或可使用的事物，也表示乐意接受、思想开明或愿意接纳。arيصف شيئًا غير مغلق يسمح بالدخول أو الوصول، أو شيئًا متاحًا ومتاحًا للاستعمال، أو شخصًا مستعدًا للتقبل.

1. Not closed A1 formal

   Not shut or closed; allowing access or passage.

   • The door is open; please come in.
   • The shop is open until 9 PM.
   • She left the window open for fresh air.

   ruОткрытыйesabierto (no cerrado)frouvert (non fermé)deOffenptAbertozh开着的arمفتوح

   Synonyme: accessibleajarpassableunbarredunlockedunobstructedunsealed

   Antonyme: barredclosedsealedshut

2. Honest and transparent B1 formal

   Willing to talk about feelings or thoughts; frank.

   • He was very open about his feelings.
   • She has an open and friendly personality.
   • They had an open discussion about the problem.

   ruОткрытыйesabierto, sincerofrfranc, ouvertdeOffenptAbertozh坦诚的arصريح

   Synonyme: candidcommunicativedirectforthrightfrankhonestsincerestraightforwardtransparent

   Antonyme: guardedinscrutablereservedsecretive

3. Available for use A2 formal

   Accessible or ready for business or participation.

   • The position is open for applications.
   • The museum is open to the public on weekends.
   • The invitation is open to everyone.

   ruОткрытыйesabiertofrouvert (disponible, accessible)deOffenptAbertozh开放的arمفتوح

   Synonyme: accessibleavailablefunctioningoperativereadyunrestricted

   Antonyme: closedshutunavailable

4. Not restricted B2 informal

   Without limitations or reservations.

   • The competition is open to all ages.
   • Keep an open mind about new ideas.
   • The event has an open bar for guests.

   ruНе ограниченныйesno restringidofrNon restreintdeNicht eingeschränktptSem restriçõeszh不受限制的arغير مقيَّد

   Synonyme: accessiblefreepublicunconstrainedunimpededunlimitedunreservedunrestricted

   Antonyme: closedlimitednarrowrestricted

• more open comparative form
• most open superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become open or accessible, or to begin something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по открыванию чего-либо, предоставлению доступа или началу чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de abrir algo, permitir el acceso o dar comienzo a algo.frVerbe désignant l'action d'ouvrir quelque chose, de donner accès ou de commencer quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung des Öffnens von etwas, das Gewähren von Zugang oder den Beginn von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica a ação de abrir algo, dar acesso ou iniciar algo.zh表示打开某物、提供通道或访问权、或开始某事的动词。arفعل يدل على إزاحة ما يغلق شيئًا للوصول إلى داخله أو استعماله، وعلى إتاحة المجال أو إماطة الحجاب عن شيء، وعلى الشروع في أمر أو بدايته.

1. Unclose or unlock A1 formal

   To move a door, window, lid, etc., so that it is no longer closed or covering something.

   • Please open the window; it's hot in here.
   • She opened the door and invited us in.
   • He opened the box to see what was inside.

   ruОткрытьesAbrir (descerrar o destapar)frouvrir (déverrouiller, défaire)deÖffnenptAbrirzh打开arفتح

   Synonyme: unbarunboltunfastenunlock

   Antonyme: closelocksealshut

2. Start or begin A2 formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   • The store opens at 9 AM every day.
   • The new school opens next month.
   • They opened the meeting with a welcome speech.

   ruОткрытьesabrir (comenzar a operar)frouvrir (commencer)deEröffnenptAbrirzh开业arافتتح

   Synonyme: begincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or reveal B1 formal

   To unfold, spread out, or reveal something that was closed or hidden.

   • Open the map so we can find the route.
   • She opened her heart and shared her feelings.
   • The detective opened the case file.

   ruРаскрытьesdesplegar, revelarfrdéployer, révélerdeÖffnenptRevelarzh打开arالكشف والإظهار

   Synonyme: discloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   Antonyme: closeconcealhidesealshut

• opened past participle
• opened past simple
• opening present participle
• opens third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: open up