Open
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Open ( adjective )
- Not closed or blocked.
- Accessible or available for entry, inspection or use.
- Not covered or enclosed.
- Not secret or hidden.
- Not determined or settled.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french ouvert, past participle of ovrir, from latin apertus 'opened', from aperire 'to open'.
Examples:
- The curtains were open and the room was filled with light.
- The library is open until midnight for students to study.
- The field was wide open and perfect for a game of soccer.
- The investigation is still open and ongoing.
- She kept her mind open to new ideas and experiences.
(As a verb)
Open ( verb )
- Not closed or blocked.
- Accessible or available for entry, inspection or use.
- Not covered or enclosed.
- Not secret or hidden.
- Not determined or settled.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french ouvert, past participle of ovrir, from latin apertus 'opened', from aperire 'to open'.
Examples:
- The curtains were open and the room was filled with light.
- The library is open until midnight for students to study.
- The field was wide open and perfect for a game of soccer.
- The investigation is still open and ongoing.
- She kept her mind open to new ideas and experiences.