Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

  1. Dictionary
    open
    /ˈəʊp(ə)n/

    adjective

    • 1. allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked: "he climbed through the open window" Similar not shutnot closedunlockedunboltedOpposite shutclosed
    • 2. exposed to the air or to view; not covered: "an open fire burned in the grate"

    verb

    • 1. move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision: "she opened the door and went in" Similar unfastenunlatchunlockunboltOpposite closeshut
    • 2. unfold or be unfolded; spread out: "the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air" Similar spread outunfoldunfurlunrollOpposite closefold up

    noun

    • 1. outdoors, especially in an exposed or unprotected setting: "guests were sitting in the open on the terrace"
    • 2. a championship or competition with no restrictions on who may compete: "his victory in the 2003 Australian Open"

    More definitions, origin and scrabble points