keep open

To maintain something in an open position or state, such as a door, window, or opportunity; also used figuratively to mean keeping options or possibilities available.

• 🇪🇸Mantener algo en posición o estado abierto, como una puerta, ventana o posibilidad; también se usa en sentido figurado para conservar opciones o alternativas disponibles.

1. Maintain availability B1 formal

   To ensure that something remains available, accessible, or not closed.

   • Please keep the door open for the guests.
   • The store will keep open until midnight during the holidays.
   • We should keep open the possibility of a later meeting.

   🇪🇸mantener disponible

2. Remain flexible B2 informal

   To avoid making a final decision, allowing for changes or new options.

   • Let's keep our options open for now.
   • She decided to keep open the offer until next week.
   • He kept open the chance to travel abroad.

   🇪🇸mantener abierto