open
/ˈəʊ.pən/
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.; To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position; To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility; To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered
- he/she/it
- opens
- past
- opened
- past participle
- opened
Meanings
- 1
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.; To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position
The door just won't open.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
Open the door right now.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.; To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility
- 3
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.; To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered
- 4
To cause or allow a gap to form or widen
- 5
To make or become available for use or interaction.; To make or become operative or available
- 6
To make or become available for use or interaction.; To make or become accessible to customers, clients or visitors
- 7
To make or become available for use or interaction.; To turn on; to switch on
- 8