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Meanings of open in English

Catalan
aire lliure

Where the air is unconfined.

aire lliure
Portuguese
desdobrar
Catalan
estendre
Spanish
extender

Spread out or open from a closed or folded state.

desdobrar
Catalan
permetre
Spanish
dar

Afford access to.

permetre
Portuguese
aberto
Catalan
públic
Spanish
público

Open and observable; not secret or hidden.

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aberto
Usage of open in English
1
Now a new problem: There was no clear way to open it.
Storm Front
2
They hope the government helps to open new markets for U.S. products.
Reuters
3
He said, however, he'd be open to a public vote if necessary.
Radio NZ
4
However, most market participants are able to access open-outcry trading, Duffy said.
Reuters
5
On California's open roads with an American 'great' now heading for Europe.
The Irish Times
6
He said the move threatened freedom of speech, belief and open debate.
Radio NZ
7
They may simply say they, unlike Italy, welcome a good open game.
The Guardian
8
Terrell said the company was open to a possible stock market listing.
Reuters
9
Government frontbencher Steven Ciobo said the government was open to the idea.
Radio NZ
10
He went on: Of course it's not as good as open justice.
The Guardian
11
It was just getting clear of open sea that made progress easier.
Aspho Fields
12
The commission has awarded several contracts for support services without open competition.
Reuters
13
The figures suggest Spain's other seven nuclear power stations will remain open.
Reuters
14
Rights groups say this leaves workers across the region open to exploitation.
Reuters
15
US Soccer welcomed with open arms players from Europe and South America.
The Guardian
16
These are open, direct and an example of transparent democracy in practice.
The Guardian
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Translations for open
Open through the time
Open across language varieties
Canada
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
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