open
Ready for business
The core idea of open is the lack of a closing or confining barrier or limit: open door, open discussions.
For many meanings, the nearest antonym of open is closed or shut.
When you open something, you cause it to be open, as with a door, window, or gate.
For something intangible, open can mean to initiate or create something that becomes usable or available, as when you open an account, or when a situation opens a possibility.
To open fire means to start shooting.
Open is also used intransitively, in which case the thing opening is the subject: The exhibition opens next week.
Honest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- transparentAllowing light through
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- directUndeviating or to guide
sincere · upfront · straightforward · plain-spoken · truthful · aboveboard · guileless · unguarded
Disengage a fastener
- unboltSlide a bar open
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- unsealRemove a fastening from
- unlockOpen a secured closure
unbar · unchain · unclasp · undo · release · door · gate · lid
Made previously hidden known
- publishedMade available to readers
- announcedPublicly stated or declared
- sharedHeld in common
- accessibleAble to be reached
transparent · unrestricted · declassified · unsealed · forum · meeting · hearing · debate
To set going
- launchSet into motion
- commenceTo set underway
- inaugurateBegin officially, with ceremony
- initiateTo set in motion
debut · kickoff · premiere · unveil · introduce · genesis · inception · dawn
Without an occupant
- unoccupiedHaving no occupant
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- unfilledNot occupied or completed
- emptyHolding nothing inside
slot · appointment · position · seat · reservation · opportunity · spot · booking
Of great breadth
- vastExtremely great in size
- spaciousHaving ample room
- broadWide in span
- sprawlingSpread irregularly outward
unobstructed · panoramic · sweeping · boundless · endless · horizon · prairie · plain
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
unobstructed · uncovered · exposed · visible · window · crystal · diaphanous · gauzy
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- amenableWilling to comply
- approachableEasy to engage with
- responsiveQuick to react
tolerant · nonjudgmental · curious · flexible · unprejudiced · impartial · broad-minded · hospitable
Released from confinement
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
- unconfinedNot restricted or contained
- unboundNot tied down
- unfetteredFree from restriction
loose · untethered · released · uninhibited · autonomous · unshackled · unleashed · emancipated
Sloped connecting surface
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- inclusionBeing made part
- assistiveProviding help or aid
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
elevator · closed-captioning · adaptive · barrier-free · screen-reader · sign-language
candid
Honest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- transparentAllowing light through
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
direct · sincere · upfront · straightforward · plain-spoken · truthful · aboveboard · guileless · unguarded · unreserved
unlatch
Disengage a fastener
unlock · unbar · unchain · unclasp · undo · release · door · gate · lid · hatch
disclosed
Made previously hidden known
accessible · transparent · unrestricted · declassified · unsealed · forum · meeting · hearing · debate · marketplace
start
To set going
- launchSet into motion
- commenceTo set underway
- inaugurateBegin officially, with ceremony
initiate · debut · kickoff · premiere · unveil · introduce · genesis · inception · dawn · onset
vacant
Without an occupant
- unoccupiedHaving no occupant
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- unfilledNot occupied or completed
empty · slot · appointment · position · seat · reservation · opportunity · spot · booking · timeslot
wide
Of great breadth
sprawling · unobstructed · panoramic · sweeping · boundless · endless · horizon · prairie · plain · savanna
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
translucent · unobstructed · uncovered · exposed · visible · window · crystal · diaphanous · gauzy · pellucid
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- amenableWilling to comply
- approachableEasy to engage with
responsive · tolerant · nonjudgmental · curious · flexible · unprejudiced · impartial · broad-minded · hospitable · inviting
liberated
Released from confinement
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
- unconfinedNot restricted or contained
- unboundNot tied down
unfettered · loose · untethered · released · uninhibited · autonomous · unshackled · unleashed · emancipated · uncaged
ramp
Sloped connecting surface
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- inclusionBeing made part
- assistiveProviding help or aid
accommodation · elevator · closed-captioning · adaptive · barrier-free · screen-reader · sign-language
openclosed
Not accessible now
restricted · unavailable · inaccessible · private · exclusive
- open upReveal inner thoughts
- wide openFully accessible, unrestricted
- can openerTool for accessing canned goods
- open mindAbsence of prejudgment
- open doorBarrier removed for entry
- open the doorAllow passage through
opening, openly, opened, opens, openness, opener, openings, reopen, unopened