{
    "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."
}