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{ "term": "open", "partOfSpeech": "adjective", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "allowing things or people to go through; not closed or blocked", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "A wasp flew in the open window." }, { "text": "She had left the door **wide open**." }, { "text": "The castle gates **swung open**." }, { "text": "The door burst open and the children rushed in." }, { "text": "She held the door open for them." }, { "text": "In spite of the snow, the roads **remained open**." }, { "text": "The mountain pass is **kept open** all year." }, { "text": "open borders" }, { "text": "Borders between the countries are open and passports are not required." }, { "text": "Taylor headed the ball into the open goal." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "gape", "hang"], "adverb": ["fully", "wide", "partially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "with eyelids or lips apart", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She had difficulty keeping her eyes open *(= because she was very tired)*." }, { "text": "He was breathing through his open mouth." }, { "text": "She stared at him, her mouth hanging open." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "gape", "hang"], "adverb": ["fully", "wide", "partially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "spread out; with the edges apart", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The flowers are all open now." }, { "text": "The book lay open on the table." }, { "text": "She put the money into his open hand." }, { "text": "She flipped open Chris's diary." }, { "text": "She held her open palms out in front of her." }, { "text": "This mechanism locks the blade in the open and closed position." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "gape", "hang"], "adverb": ["fully", "wide", "partially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Leave the envelope open." }, { "text": "The bag burst open and everything fell out." }, { "text": "I tried to pry open the locket." }, { "text": "The children ripped open the presents excitedly." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "gape", "hang"], "adverb": ["fully", "wide", "partially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "not fastened", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Her coat was open." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "gape", "hang"], "adverb": ["fully", "wide", "partially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "not surrounded by anything; not closed in", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "open country/countryside *(= without forests, buildings, etc.)*" }, { "text": "a city with a lot of parks and **wide open spaces**" }, { "text": "driving along the **open road** *(= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast)*" }, { "text": "We left port and headed for the **open sea**." }, { "text": "It's very open where they live." }, { "text": "fairly open countryside" }, { "text": "The city has few parks and limited public open space." }, { "text": "We walked to the farm across the open fields." }, { "text": "The boat was stranded in the open water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "with no cover or roof on", "sensetop": "open to something", "labels": "(North American English)", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "an open drain" }, { "text": "people working in **the open air** *(= not in a building)*" }, { "text": "The hall of the old house was open to the sky.", "contextForm": "open to something" }, { "text": "an open wound *(= with no skin covering it)*" }, { "text": "They were living in a tent, cooking their meals on an open fire." }, { "text": "She sliced open the side of her thumb cutting up a tomato." }, { "text": "an open flame" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "if a shop, bank, business, etc. is open, it is ready for business and will allow customers or visitors to come in", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Is the museum open on Sundays?" }, { "text": "The new store will be open in the spring." }, { "text": "I declare this festival open." }, { "text": "The bank is **open for business** again." }, { "text": "The bridge is officially open now." }, { "text": "We want to keep the school open." }, { "text": "Some of the supermarkets stay open all night." }, { "text": "The exhibition is open from January until March." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "declare something"], "adverb": ["officially"] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "if a competition, meeting, etc. is open, anyone can enter, attend it, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "an open debate/championship/scholarship" }, { "text": "She was tried in **open court** *(= the public could go and listen to the trial)*." }, { "text": "The debate was **thrown open** to the audience." }, { "text": "The views of the public will be sought at a series of open meetings across Britain." }, { "text": "The concept of universal open access to university courses for all is of great importance to the government." }, { "text": "They will provide an open forum for the community to participate in the design sessions." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "if a competition, building, etc. is open to particular people, those people can enter it", "sensetop": "open to somebody", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The competition is open to young people under the age of 18." }, { "text": "The house is not **open to the public**." }, { "text": "The car park is only open to residents." }, { "text": "The advice service is open to all members." }, { "text": "The canal is open to walkers and cyclists." }, { "text": "The events are open to all." }, { "text": "The castle is open to visitors." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "to be available and ready to use", "sensetop": "open to somebody", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Is the offer still open?" }, { "text": "I want to keep my Swiss bank account open." }, { "text": "What options are open to us?", "contextForm": "open to somebody" }, { "text": "My advice is to keep your options open." }, { "text": "We have kept the door open for future discussions." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "remain", "stay"], "preposition": ["to"] } }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "if a phone line or other channel of communication is open, it is ready to take calls, receive requests, etc.", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Lines are open 8 am to 7 pm weekdays." }, { "text": "It is important to keep communication channels open." }, { "text": "Nominations are now open for this year's Design Awards." }, { "text": "Lines are now open and viewers can vote by calling this number." }, { "text": "Entries are open for the Film Competition from 21 April to 31 May." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 13, "definition": "likely to suffer something such as criticism, injury, etc.", "sensetop": "open to something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The system is open to abuse.", "contextForm": "open to something" }, { "text": "He has **laid himself wide open** to political attack." }, { "text": "Carlsen had left his bishop open *(= not protected, in a game of )*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 14, "definition": "known to everyone; not kept hidden", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "an open quarrel" }, { "text": "We need more open government, starting with a Freedom of Information Act." }, { "text": "their open display of affection" }, { "text": "His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her." }, { "text": "One more border skirmish could lead to open war." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 15, "definition": "honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden", "sensetop": "open with somebodyopen about something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a frank and open discussion" }, { "text": "She was always open with her parents.", "contextForm": "open with somebody" }, { "text": "He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.", "contextForm": "open about something" }, { "text": "The council has promised to create a more open and transparent process." }, { "text": "I don't think you've been completely open with me." }, { "text": "She's very open about her mistakes." }, { "text": "I am a very open person and get along with most people." }, { "text": "We will try to resolve any complaint you make in a fair and open manner." }, { "text": "a free and open society" }, { "text": "They will help you if you are open and honest with them." }, { "text": "They're very open about the crimes they've committed in the past." } ], "synonyms": "frank", "topics": ["Personal qualities"], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"], "preposition": ["about", "with"] } }, { "senseNumber": 16, "definition": "willing to listen to and think about new ideas", "sensetop": "open to something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He was in an open frame of mind." }, { "text": "They are very **open to** new **ideas**.", "contextForm": "open to something" }, { "text": "I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 17, "definition": "not yet finally decided or settled", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The race is still **wide open** *(= anyone could win)*." }, { "text": "Which route is better remains **an open question** *(= it is not decided)*." }, { "text": "In an interview try to ask **open questions** *(= to which the answer is not just ‘yes’ or ‘no’)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 18, "definition": "allowing something; making something possible", "sensetop": "open to something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The price is not open to negotiation." }, { "text": "Some phrases in the contract are **open to interpretation**." }, { "text": "What she means precisely is open to debate." }, { "text": "Jury decisions are sometimes open to question." }, { "text": "The firm could leave itself open to the accusation that it failed to act." }, { "text": "They have laid themselves open to the charge of being one-sided." }, { "text": "All donations to political parties should be open to public scrutiny." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 19, "definition": "that does not have to be used on a particular day", "examples": [ { "text": "I have an open ticket, so I can travel any day I like." }, { "text": "I didn't know how long I would be staying so I bought an open return." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 20, "definition": "with wide spaces between the threads", "examples": [ { "text": "an open weave" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 21, "definition": "produced with the tongue in the lowest possible position", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something is an open secret, many people know about it, although it is supposed to be a secret", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to open suddenly or violently; to make something open in this way", "examples": [ { "text": "The door burst open." }, { "text": "Firefighters burst the door open and rescued them." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "(to provide) the means of getting or reaching something; (to create) the opportunity for something", "examples": [ { "text": "The agreement will open the door to increased international trade." }, { "text": "Our courses are the door to success in English." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions", "examples": [ { "text": "Try to keep an open mind until you've heard all the facts." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to listen or look out for somebody/something that you might hear or see", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to look for somebody/something while you are doing other things", "examples": [ { "text": "Police have asked residents to keep an eye out for anything suspicious." }, { "text": "I walked around the store, keeping an eye out for bargains." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to avoid making a decision now so that you still have a choice in the future", "examples": [ { "text": "At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible." } ], "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "available to buy without any limits", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you describe somebody or their life as an open book, you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "an invitation to somebody to visit you at any time", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "if something is an open invitation to criminals, etc., it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier", "examples": [ { "text": "Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "fully aware of the possible problems or results of a particular course of action", "examples": [ { "text": "I went into this with my eyes open so I guess I only have myself to blame." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you welcome somebody with open arms, you are extremely happy and pleased to see them", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈəʊpən/", "audio": "op/open/open__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈəʊpən/", "audio": "op/open/open__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English open (adjective), openian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch open and German offen, from the root of the adverb up." }