Слово англійською: open

Дієслово

Переклад open українською: відкри́ти (о́чі і т. д.), відчини́ти (вікно́, две́рі), відкри́ти (ви́ставку и т. д.), розкві́тнути, розпусти́тися, відкри́тий (две́рі і т. д.), відкри́тий (не прикри́тий і т. д.), розкри́тися

Детальний опис

open

verb
/ˈəʊpən/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they open
/ˈəʊpən/
he / she / it opens
/ˈəʊpənz/
past simple opened
/ˈəʊpənd/
past participle opened
/ˈəʊpənd/
-ing form opening
/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/

    door/window/lid

  1. [transitive, intransitive] open (something) to move a door, window, lid, etc. into a position that is no longer closed; to get into this position
    • Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife.
    • She opened all the windows wide to let some fresh air in.
    • He opened the lid of the piano.
    • Do you have a key that opens this gate?
    • The door opened and Alan walked in.
    • The doors of the bus open automatically.
    opposite close1 (1)
  2. container/package

  3. [transitive] open something to remove or undo the top, cover, etc. of a container or package in order to see or get what is inside
    • 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.
  4. eyes

  5. [transitive, intransitive] open (something) if you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards so that you can see
    • When I opened my eyes a nurse was standing over me.
    • Her eyes opened and she smiled.
    opposite close1
  6. mouth

  7. [transitive, intransitive] open (something) if you open your mouth or your mouth opens, you move your lips, for example in order to speak
    • He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks).
    • I opened my mouth to call for help.
    • Her mouth opened but no sound came out.
  8. book

  9. [transitive] open something to turn the cover or the pages of a book, newspaper, etc. so that it is no longer closed
    • Open your books at page 25.
    • When you open the pages of a magazine you are assailed by images of perfection.
    opposite close1
  10. computing

  11. [transitive, intransitive] open (something) to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen; to become available on a computer screen
    • Open the camera app and tap ‘Options’.
    • to open a file/page/window/tab
    • The page opens in a new tab.
    Wordfinder
    • copy
    • data
    • delete
    • file
    • folder
    • icon
    • menu
    • open
    • password
    • print
  12. spread out

  13. [intransitive, transitive] to spread out or unfold; to spread something out or unfold it
    • What if the parachute doesn't open?
    • The flowers are starting to open.
    • open something Open the map on the table.
    • He opened his arms wide to embrace her.
  14. border/road

  15. [transitive] to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place
    • open something When did the country open its borders?
    • The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it.
    • open something to something The bridge was opened to traffic in March 2017.
    opposite close1
  16. for customers/visitors

  17. [intransitive, transitive] (of a shop, business, etc.) to start business for the day; to start business for the first time
    • What time does the bank open?
    • A theme park opened on the same site.
    • The store opens for business on Friday.
    • open something 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 close1
  18. [intransitive] to be ready for people to go to
    • The new hospital opens on July 1st.
    • When does the play open?
    • The building opened to the public in 2019.
    opposite close1
  19. start something

  20. [transitive] open something to start an activity or event; to begin using or doing something
    • 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 (= started shooting at) the crowd.
    • Sanches opened the scoring (= scored the first goal or point).
    • open something with something They will open the new season with a performance of ‘Carmen’.
    Express Yourself Conversation openersConversation openersWhat can you say when you have to speak to somebody for the first time or when you have to open a meeting? Here are some possible ways of starting a conversation or getting the audience's attention before a talk or speech:
      • Do you mind if I sit here?
      • Hello, is this seat taken?
      • May I join you? Can I get you a coffee?
      • Lovely weather we’re having!
      • Can you believe this rain?
      • Excuse me, could I ask you a question?
      • Shall we make a start? I think it's almost three o'clock.
      (British English)
      • Shall we get started? I'd like to introduce our speaker.
      (especially North American English)
      • I think everyone's here, so I'd like to welcome you to this conference.
    Synonyms startstartbegin start off kick off commence openThese words are all used to talk about things happening from the beginning, or people doing the first part of something.start to begin to happen or exist; to begin in a particular way or from a particular point:
    • When does the class start?
    begin to start to happen or exist; to start in a particular way or from a particular point; to start speaking:
    • When does the concert begin?
    start or begin?There is not much difference in meaning between these words. Start is more frequent in spoken English and in business contexts; begin is more frequent in written English and is often used when you are describing a series of events: The story begins on the island of Corfu. Start is not used to mean ‘begin speaking’: ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ he started. start off (rather informal) to start happening or doing something; to start by doing or being something:
    • The discussion started off mildly enough.
    kick off (informal) to start an event or activity, especially in a particular way; (of an event, activity, etc.) to start, especially in a particular way:
    • Tom will kick off with a few comments.
    • The festival kicks off on Monday, September 13.
    commence (formal) to start happening:
    • The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.
    open to start an event or activity in a particular way; (of an event, a film or a book) to start, especially in a particular way:
    • The story opens with a murder.
    Patterns
    • to start/​begin/​start off/​kick off/​commence/​open with something
    • to start/​begin/​start off/​kick off/​commence/​open by doing something
    • to start/​begin/​start off/​commence as something
    • a campaign/​season/​meeting starts/​begins/​starts off/​kicks off/​commences/​opens
    • a film/​book starts/​begins/​starts off/​opens
  21. [intransitive, transitive] (of a story, film, etc.) to start in a particular way; to make something start in a particular way
    • How does the play open?
    • open with something The story opens with a murder.
    • He opened with a version of Elvis's ‘Can't Help Falling in Love’.
    • open on something The film opens on a close-up of her face.
    • open something with something I opened the story with Viola because I wanted the reader to ‘meet’ everybody through her eyes.
  22. with ceremony

  23. [transitive] open something to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used
    • The King officially opened the bridge in March.
  24. make something possible

  25. to make it possible to reach, have, use or do something
    • This decision opens the possibility of a fresh election.
    • open something for somebody/something The bus pass has opened a new world for me.
    • Computer modelling opened new avenues for research.
    • open something to somebody/something The country opened its markets to the rest of the world for the first time.
  26. Word OriginOld English open (adjective), openian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch open and German offen, from the root of the adverb up.
Idioms
the heavens open
  1. it begins to rain heavily
    • All at once the heavens opened and everyone rushed for cover.
open doors for somebody
  1. to provide opportunities for somebody to do something and be successfulTopics Successc2
open your/somebody’s eyes (to something)
  1. to realize or make somebody realize the truth about something
    • Travelling really opens your eyes to other cultures.
open your/somebody’s mind to something
  1. to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences
    • He’s eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music.
open the way for somebody/something (to do something)
  1. to make it possible for somebody to do something or for something to happen
    • The agreement could open the way for the country to pay off its debts.
pour out/open your heart to somebody
  1. to tell somebody all your problems, feelings, etc.
    • Finally, he broke down in tears and poured out his heart to her.
Phrasal Verbs
  • open into
  • open onto
  • open out
  • open up
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