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Meaning of opens
verb
- To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position. Example: Turn the doorknob to open the door.
- To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility. Example: He opened a path through the undergrowth.
- To bring up, broach. Example: I don't want to open that subject.
- To enter upon, begin. Example: to open a case in court, or a meeting
- To spread; to expand into an open or loose position. Example: to open a closed fist
noun
- (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location. Example: I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!
- (with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view. Example: We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.
- A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing. Example: The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.
- A sports event in which anybody can compete Example: the Australian Open
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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