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.

• 🇵🇹Manter algo em posição ou estado aberto, como uma porta, janela ou oportunidade; também usado em sentido figurado para manter opções ou possibilidades disponíveis.

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.

   🇵🇹Manter aberto

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.

   🇵🇹Manter em aberto