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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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