open

A1 · Beginner Business

adj. ready for customers to enter or for work to happen.

adj. available for business, use, or public access during specified hours.

“Is the pharmacy still open at this time of night?”

“The museum is open to the public daily, though certain galleries may be restricted during private events.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. honest and willing to talk about your thoughts or feelings.

adj. transparent and candid in communication; not secretive or hidden.

“They have a very open relationship and talk about everything.”

“The manager encouraged an open dialogue during the meeting, insisting that every team member share their concerns without fear of reprisal.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. not yet finished or decided.

adj. unresolved or not yet finalised; subject to further discussion or change.

“The date for the wedding is still open because we haven't found a place.”

“Whether the policy will be implemented this year remains an open question, as the budget has not yet been approved.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to move something like a door or a lid so that it is no longer closed.

v. to move a door, lid, or similar barrier from a closed position to allow access.

“He opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.”

“She carefully opened the ancient manuscript, mindful of the fragile parchment that had been sealed for centuries.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to begin a meeting, a show, or a new business.

v. to formally begin or inaugurate an event, session, or commercial enterprise.

“The mayor will open the new hospital on Monday morning.”

“The chairman opened the annual general meeting by thanking the shareholders for their continued support during the fiscal year.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a competition that anyone can enter, including both professionals and amateurs.

n. a sporting competition in which both professional and amateur players are eligible to compete.

“She is practicing hard for the tennis Open next month.”

“Winning the national Open was the highlight of his career, especially as he was still considered an amateur at the time.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a place or situation where everyone can see what is happening.

n. a state of being public or visible; often used in the phrase 'in the open'.

“It is better to discuss these problems in the open rather than keeping secrets.”

“Once the scandal was out in the open, the company had no choice but to issue a formal apology to its customers.”