English · Common Verbs
open
/ˈəʊ.pən/
[/ˈəʊ.pən/]
make not closed
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move something so that it is no longer shut, or to start an activity or business. It is the opposite of 'close'.
Example
Please open the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room.
Please open the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room.
Etymology
From Old English 'openian' (to open, reveal), related to 'up'.
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday verb for unclosing and beginning.