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/ˈəʊ.pən//ˈoʊ.pən/Definitions
Not closed
Not physically drawn together, closed, folded or contracted; extended
Example: an open hand; an open flower
Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
Example: Banks are not open on bank holidays.
Receptive.
Example: I am open to new ideas.
/ˈəʊ.pən//ˈoʊ.pən/Definitions
To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
Example: Turn the doorknob to open the door.
To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
Example: He opened a path through the undergrowth.
To bring up, broach.
Example: I don't want to open that subject.
To enter upon, begin.
Example: to open a case in court, or a meeting
/ˈəʊ.pən//ˈoʊ.pən/Definitions
(with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
Example: I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!
(with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
Example: We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.
A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
Example: The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.
A sports event in which anybody can compete
Example: the Australian Open