verbπShareTo make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position."Turn the doorknob to open the door."actionfunctionChat 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."actionutilityspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring up, broach."She nervously opens the topic of her low grades 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."businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo start (a campaign)."Vermont will open elk hunting season next week."politicsactionChat 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.""David opens for his cricket team, consistently scoring well in the first few overs." "sportChat 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."communicationgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing."She opens the document on her computer to start editing. "computingtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain."The teacher opens the meaning of the poem by explaining the symbols. "communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location."The park's wide open offered a great space for the children to play. "spaceareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view."The company's financial dealings are now under intense opens, following the recent scandal. "mediasocietypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing."The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing."electronicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sports event in which anybody can compete"the Australian Open"sporteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
