open

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht geschlossen ist, Zugang gewährt oder bereit ist, etwas anzunehmen.

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

1. Not closedA1formal

   Not shut or closed; allowing access or passage.

   Offen

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

   Synonymeaccessibleajarpassableunbarredunlockedunobstructedunsealed

   Antonymebarredclosedsealedshut

2. Honest and transparentB1formal

   Willing to talk about feelings or thoughts; frank.

   Offen

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

   Synonymecandidcommunicativedirectforthrightfrankhonestsincerestraightforwardtransparent

   Antonymeguardedinscrutablereservedsecretive

3. Available for useA2formal

   Accessible or ready for business or participation.

   Offen

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

   Synonymeaccessibleavailablefunctioningoperativereadyunrestricted

   Antonymeclosedshutunavailable

4. Not restrictedB2informal

   Without limitations or reservations.

   Nicht eingeschränkt

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

   Synonymeaccessiblefreepublicunconstrainedunimpededunlimitedunreservedunrestricted

   Antonymeclosedlimitednarrowrestricted

• Verb, das die Handlung des Öffnens von etwas, das Gewähren von Zugang oder den Beginn von etwas bezeichnet.

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

1. Unclose or unlockA1formal

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

   Öffnen

   • 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.

   Synonymeunbarunboltunfastenunlock

   Antonymecloselocksealshut

2. Start or beginA2formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   Eröffnen

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

   Synonymebegincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or revealB1formal

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

   Öffnen

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

   Synonymediscloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   Antonymecloseconcealhidesealshut

Phrasal-Variantenopen up