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Word: Open
Speech Type: Verb
Old English open (adjective), openian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch open and German offen, from the root of the adverb up
ˈəʊp(ə)n
move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision
Short Definition:move door or window to allow access
Examples:- she opened the door and went in
- ‘ Open up!’ he said
unfold or be unfolded; spread out
Short Definition:unfold or be unfolded
Examples:- the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air
- the tail looks like a fan when it is opened out fully
- the flowers only open during bright weather
make formally ready for customers, visitors, or business
Short Definition:make ready for business
Examples:- she raised £731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea
formally establish or begin (a new business or enterprise)
Short Definition:formally establish or begin business etc.
Examples:- she began to teach and opened her own school
- we opened up a branch in Madrid
make (something) present, available, or accessible
Short Definition:make present or available
Examples:- a civil war there has opened the possibility of a peace treaty with the Federation
(of a piece of writing or music) begin
Short Definition:(of writing or music) begin
Examples:- the chapter opens with a discussion of Anglo-Irish relations
break the conducting path of (an electric circuit)
Short Definition:break conducting path of circuit
Examples:- the switch opens the motor circuit
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