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
door/window/lid
- [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)
container/package
- [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.
eyes
- [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 mouth
- [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.
book
- [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 computing
- [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
spread out
- [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.
border/road
- [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 for customers/visitors
- [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 - [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 start something
- [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
- [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.
with ceremony
- [transitive] open something to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used
- The King officially opened the bridge in March.
make something possible
- 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.
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 - it begins to rain heavily
- All at once the heavens opened and everyone rushed for cover.
- to provide opportunities for somebody to do something and be successfulTopics Successc2
open your/somebody’s eyes (to something)
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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