Monday Open Comments

Okay, time for Open comments:
OPEN: noun /ˈōpən/ opens, plural
A championship or competition with no restrictions on who may qualify to compete
– the venue for the British Open
An accidental break in the conducting path for an electrical current
adjective /ˈōpən/ 
Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up
– it was a warm evening and the window was open
– the door was wide open
(of a container) Not fastened or sealed; in a position or with the lid or other covering in a position allowing access to the inside part or the contents
– the case burst open and its contents flew all over the place
(of a garment or its fasteners) Not buttoned or fastened
– his tie was knotted below the open collar of his shirt
(of the mouth or eyes) With lips or lids parted
– his eyes were open but he could see nothing
Free from obstructions
– the pass is kept open all year by snowplows
(of a car or house) Unlocked
(of a vowel) Produced with a relatively wide opening of the mouth and the tongue kept low
(of a syllable) Ending in a vowel
(of the bowels) Not constipated
(of a game or style of play) Characterized by action that is spread out over the field
Exposed to the air or to view; not covered
– an open fire burned in the grate
(of an area of land) Not covered with buildings or trees
– increasing numbers of new houses in open countryside
Having spaces or gaps between elements
– air circulates more readily through an open tree
(of a fabric) Loosely knitted or woven
(of a team member in a game) Unguarded and therefore able to receive a pass
– the trick is spreading the defense so that at least one receiver gets open
(of a goal or other object of attack in a game) Unprotected; vulnerable
(of a boat) Without a deck
– days without food and water in an open boat
Likely to suffer from or be affected by; vulnerable or subject to
– the system is open to abuse
(of a town or city) Officially declared to be undefended, and so immune under international law from bombardment
With the outer edges or sides drawn away from each other; unfolded
– the trees had buds and a few open flowers
(of a book or file) With the covers parted or the contents in view, allowing it to be read
– she was copying verses from an open Bible
– her mind was an open book to him
(of a hand) Not clenched into a fist
Damaged or injured by a deep cut in the surface
– he had his arm slashed open
(of a store, place of entertainment, etc.) Officially admitting customers or visitors; available for business
– the store stays open until 9 p.m.
(of a bank account) Available for transactions
– the minimum required to keep the account open
(of a telephone line) Ready to take calls
– our free advice line is open from 8:30 to 5:30
(of a choice, offer, or opportunity) Still available; such that people can take advantage of it
– the offer is open while supplies last
– we need to consider what options are left open
(of a person) Frank and communicative; not given to deception or concealment
– she was open and naive
– I was quite open about my views
Not concealed; manifest
– his eyes showed open admiration
(of conflict) Fully developed and unconcealed
– the dispute erupted into open war
Involving no concealment, restraint, or deception; welcoming discussion, criticism, and inquiry
– the conclusions were reached in open discussion
(of a question, case, or decision) Not finally settled; still admitting of debate
– students’ choice of major can be kept open until the second year
(of the mind) Accessible to new ideas; unprejudiced
– I’m keeping an open mind about my future
Receptive to
– the union was open to suggestions for improvements
Admitting of; making possible
– the message is open to different interpretations
Freely available or accessible; offered without restriction
– the service is open to all students at the university
With no restrictions on those allowed to attend or participate
– an open audition was announced
(of an award or the competition for it) Unrestricted as to who may qualify to compete
– each horse had won two open races
(of a ticket) Not restricted as to day of travel
(of a string) Allowed to vibrate along its whole length
(of a pipe) Unstopped at each end
(of a note) Sounded from an open string or pipe
(of an electrical circuit) Having a break in the conducting path
(of a set) Not containing any of its limit points
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