keep open

• Garder quelque chose en position ouverte ou dans un état ouvert, comme une porte, une fenêtre ou une possibilité; également utilisé au sens figuré pour préserver des options ou des opportunités disponibles.

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.

1. Maintain availabilityB1formal

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

   maintenir ouvert

   • 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.

2. Remain flexibleB2informal

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

   rester flexible

   • 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.