verbπShareTo make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position."Turn the doorknob to open the door."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility."He opened a path through the undergrowth."actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring up, broach."She carefully opened the delicate topic of her future with her parents. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter upon, begin."to open a case in court, or a meeting"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread; to expand into an open or loose position."to open a closed fist"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make accessible to customers or clients."I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow."businesscommerceserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo start (a campaign)."Vermont will open elk hunting season next week."politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become open."The door opened all by itself."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin conducting business."The shop opens at 9:00."businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.""John opened the innings for his team and hit a quick four." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker."After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5."gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reveal one's hand."Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush."communicationbusinessactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing."She opened the report file on her computer to check the latest sales figures. "computingtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain."The teacher opened the meaning of the poem by explaining the symbolism of the rose. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading