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How to pronounce open
Say it like this: /ˈoʊ.pən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does open mean?
adjPhysically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
“Come in – the door's open.”
Not covered, sealed, etc.; having an opening or aperture showing what is inside.
“The jewellery box was lying open.”
Not physically drawn together, folded or contracted.
“The book was open at page 23.”
verbTo make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
“The door opened all by itself.”
To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility.
“The icebreaker opened the channel.”
To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered.
“Her eyes opened wide.”
nounOpen or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
“Wary of hunters, the fleeing deer kept well out of the open, dodging instead from thicket to thicket.”
Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
“We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.”
A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
“The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.”
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