How to pronounce "open" (English)
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Meanings and definitions of "open"
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where the air is unconfined; "he wanted to get outdoors a little"; "the concert was held in the open air"; "camping in the open"
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begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.; "He opened the meeting with a long speech"
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spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"
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affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; "an open door"; "they left the door open"
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affording free passage or access; "open drains"; "the road is open to traffic"; "open ranks"
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not defended or capable of being defended; "an open city"; "open to attack"
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having no protecting cover or enclosure; "an open boat"; "an open fire"; "open sports cars"
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not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought; "an open question"; "our position on this bill is still undecided"; "our lawsuit is still undetermined"
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without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition; "the clarity and resonance of an open tone"; "her natural and open response"
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openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
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