opened

• Partizip Perfekt bzw. Vergangenheitsform des Verbs 'open', kein eigenständiges Adjektiv; als Adjektiv wird 'offen' oder 'geöffnet' verwendet.

This is the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'open', not an adjective. As an adjective, 'open' is used.

1. Used of mouth or eyesA2formal

   Describing a mouth or eyes that are not closed; wide or slightly open.

   Offen

   • She stared at him with opened eyes full of surprise.
   • His opened mouth showed his shock at the news.
   • The baby's opened eyes looked around the room curiously.

   Synonymeagapeopenparted

   Antonymeclosedshut

2. Made open or clearA2formal

   Describing something that has been made accessible, unobstructed, or ready for use.

   Geöffnet

   • The opened door let in a cool breeze.
   • The opened window allowed fresh air to circulate.
   • The opened gate led to a beautiful garden.

   Synonymeaccessibleclearunbarredunlockedunsealed

   Antonymebarredblockedclosedshut

3. Not sealed or having been unsealedB1formal

   Describing an item that has had its seal broken or has been unsealed.

   Geöffnet

   • The opened envelope contained a letter from her friend.
   • He found an opened bottle of wine on the table.
   • The opened package revealed a gift inside.

   Synonymeopenunsealed

   Antonymesealedunopened

• 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