LEARNit Dictionary

open

adjective
A1
1
A1
allowing things or people to go through; not closed or blocked
باز, گشوده, بدون مانع
opposite closed
2
A1
with eyelids or lips apart
باز, گشوده
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open .
He was breathing through his open mouth.
She stared at him, her mouth hanging open.
opposite closed
3
A1
spread out; with the edges apart
باز, گشاده, گشوده, وا
The flowers are all open now.
The book lay open on the table.
She put the money into his open hand.
opposite closed
4
A1
not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in
باز, گشاده, گشوده
Leave the envelope open.
The bag burst open and everything fell out.
I tried to pry open the locket.
The children ripped open the presents excitedly.
5
A1
not fastened
باز, گشوده, نه بسته, باز شده, قفل نشده
Her coat was open.
6
A2
not surrounded by anything; not closed in
باز, گشوده, غیرمحصور
open country/countryside
a city with a lot of parks and wide open spaces
driving along the open road
We left port and headed for the open sea.
7
A2
with no cover or roof on
باز, بی‌پوشش, بی‌سقف
an open drain
people working in the open air
The hall of the old house was open to the sky.
an open wound
They were living in a tent, cooking their meals on an open fire.
She sliced open the side of her thumb cutting up a tomato.
(North American English)an open flame
8
A1
if a shop, bank, business, etc. is open, it is ready for business and will allow customers or visitors to come in
باز, فعال, پذیرای مشتریان, آماده
Is the museum open on Sundays?
The new store will be open in the spring.
I declare this festival open.
The bank is open for business again.
opposite closed
9
if a competition, meeting, etc. is open, anyone can enter, attend it, etc.
آزاد, باز, عمومی, همگانی, پذیرای همه
an open debate/championship/scholarship
She was tried in open court.
The debate was thrown open to the audience.
10
B1
if a competition, building, etc. is open to particular people, those people can enter it
باز, آزاد
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18.
The house is not open to the public.
The car park is only open to residents.
opposite closed
11
B2
to be available and ready to use
باز, آماده, قابل استفاده
Is the offer still open?
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open.
What options are open to us?
My advice is to keep your options open.
We have kept the door open for future discussions.
opposite closed
12
B2
if a phone line or other channel of communication is open, it is ready to take calls, receive requests, etc.
باز, آماده, فعال, در دسترس, مهیا
Lines are open 8 am to 7 pm weekdays.
It is important to keep communication channels open.
Nominations are now open for this year's Design Awards.
opposite closed
13
B2
likely to suffer something such as criticism, injury, etc.
آسیب‌پذیر, در معرض, خطرپذیر
The system is open to abuse.
He has laid himself wide open to political attack.
Kasparov had left his bishop open .
synonym vulnerable
14
B2
known to everyone; not kept hidden
آشکار, علنی
an open quarrel
We need more open government, starting with a Freedom of Information Act.
their open display of affection
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her.
One more border skirmish could lead to open war.
15
B2
honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden
صادق, رک, بی پرده, روراست
a frank and open discussion
She was always open with her parents.
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
synonym frank
16
B2
willing to listen to and think about new ideas
باز, گشوده, پذیرا
He was in an open frame of mind.
They are very open to new ideas.
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes.
17
B2
not yet finally decided or settled
نامشخص, غیر قطعی, حل نشده
The race is still wide open.
Which route is better remains an open question.
In an interview try to ask open questions.
18
B2
allowing something; making something possible
باز, گشوده, مجاز, بدون محدودیت
The price is not open to negotiation.
Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation.
What she means precisely is open to debate.
19
that does not have to be used on a particular day
بدون محدودیت زمانی, بی محدودیت
I have an open ticket, so I can travel any day I like.
I didn't know how long I would be staying so I bought an open return.
20
with wide spaces between the threads
باز, فاصله‌دار, نامنسجم, پراکنده
an open weave
21
produced with the tongue in the lowest possible position
جالی
compare close [2](16)
verb
A1
1
A1
to move a door, window, lid, etc. into a position that is no longer closed; to get into this position
باز کردن, گشودن, باز نمودن
opposite close [1](1)
2
A1
to remove or undo the top, cover, etc. of a container or package in order to see or get what is inside
باز کردن, گشودن, باز نمودن
Shall I open another bottle?
He opened the letter and read it.
She opened her bag and took out her passport.
Go on then, open the box.
I can't open this jar.
3
A1
if you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards so that you can see
باز کردن, گشودن, چشم باز کردن, باز کردن چشم‌ها, گشودن چشم‌ها, چشم گشودن
When I opened my eyes a nurse was standing over me.
Her eyes opened and she smiled.
opposite close [1]
4
A1
if you open your mouth or your mouth opens, you move your lips, for example in order to speak
باز کردن, گشودن, دهان باز کردن, دهان گشودن
He hardly ever opens his mouth .
I opened my mouth to call for help.
Her mouth opened but no sound came out.
5
A1
to turn the cover or the pages of a book, newspaper, etc. so that it is no longer closed
باز کردن, گشودن
Open your books at page 25.
When you open the pages of a magazine you are assailed by images of perfection.
opposite close [1]
6
A1
to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen; to become available on a computer screen
باز کردن, گشودن, راه اندازی کردن, اجرا کردن
Open the camera app and tap ‘Options’.
to open a file/page/window/tab
The page opens in a new tab.
7
A1
to spread out or unfold; to spread something out or unfold it
باز کردن, گشودن, بازکردن, گستراندن, پهن کردن
What if the parachute doesn't open?
The flowers are starting to open.
Open the map on the table.
He opened his arms wide to embrace her.
8
A1
to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place
باز کردن, گشودن, راه دادن, عبور دادن, در گشودن
When did the country open its borders?
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it.
The bridge was opened to traffic in March 2017.
opposite close [1]
9
A1
to start business for the day; to start business for the first time
افتتاح کردن, آغاز به کار کردن
What time does the bank open?
A theme park opened on the same site.
The store opens for business on Friday.
The company opened its doors for business a month ago.
His dream was to open a restaurant.
We just opened an office in Dallas.
opposite close [1]
10
A1
to be ready for people to go to
باز بودن, فعال بودن, پذیرای بودن
The new hospital opens on July 1st.
When does the play open?
The building opened to the public in 2019.
opposite close [1]
11
A2
to start an activity or event; to begin using or doing something
آغاز کردن, شروع کردن, افتتاح کردن
You need just one pound to open an account with us.
Who is going to open the conference?
The police have opened an investigation into the death.
Troops opened fire on the crowd.
Sanches opened the scoring.
There will open the new season with a performance of ‘Carmen’.
12
B1
to start in a particular way; to make something start in a particular way
آغاز کردن, شروع کردن
How does the play open?
The story opens with a murder.
He opened with a version of Elvis's ‘Can't Help Falling in Love’.
The film opens on a close-up of her face.
I opened the story with Viola because I wanted the reader to ‘meet’ everybody through her eyes.
13
B1
to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used
افتتاح کردن
The Queen officially opened the bridge in March.
14
B1
to make it possible to reach, have, use or do something
باز کردن, گشودن, فراهم کردن, دسترسی دادن, میسر کردن
This decision opens the possibility of a fresh election.
The bus pass has opened a new world for me.
Computer modelling opened new avenues for research.
The country opened its markets to the rest of the world for the first time.
noun
1
outdoors; the countryside
فضای باز, در هوای آزاد, طبیعت
2
not hidden or secret
آشکار, علنی, بی‌پرده, صریح
Government officials do not want these comments in the open.
They intend to bring their complaints out into the open.