open — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

open (/ˈəʊ.pən/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /ˈəʊ.pən/

Meaning

Meaning: make not closed

To move something so that it is no longer shut, or to start an activity or business. It is the opposite of ‘close’.

Examples

🗣 Please open the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room.

Etymology

From Old English ‘openian’ (to open, reveal), related to ‘up’.

How & Where It’s Used

A core everyday verb for unclosing and beginning.

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Tags: action, access

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