open

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English - Vietnamese dictionary

open /'oupən/

• tính từ
  • mở, ngỏ
    • to leave the door open: bỏ ngõ cửa
    • an open letter: bức thư ngỏ
    • open eyes: mắt mở trô trố; (nghĩa bóng) sự tự giác, ý thức đầy đủ
    • open mouth: mồm há hốc (âm thanh, ngạc nhiên...); mồm toang toác (nói thẳng)
  • mở rộng, không hạn chế; không cấm
    • an open competition: cuộc thi mở rộng cho mọi người
    • an open season: mùa săn (cho phép săn không cấm)
  • trần, không có mui che; không gói, không bọc
    • an open carriage: xe mui trần
  • trống, hở, lộ thiên, thoáng rộng
    • in the open air: giữa trời, lộ thiên
    • in the open sea: ở giữa biển khơi
    • an open quarry: mở đá lộ thiên
    • an open field: đồng không mông quạnh
  • thông, không bị tắn nghẽn
    • an open road: đường không bị tắc nghẽn
  • công khai, rõ ràng, ra mắt, không che giấu, ai cũng biết
    • an open secret: điều bí mật ai cũng biết
    • an open quarrel: mối bất hoà công khai
    • open contempt: sự khinh bỉ ra mặt
  • cởi mở, thật tình
    • to be open with somebody: cởi mở với ai
    • an open countenance: nét mặt cởi mở ngay thật
  • thưa, có lỗ hổng, có khe hở...
    • open ranks: hàng thưa
    • in open order: (quân sự) đứng thanh hàng thưa
  • chưa giải quyết, chưa xong
    • an open questions: vấn đề còn chưa giải quyết, vấn đề còn đang tranh luận
  • rộng rãi, phóng khoáng, sẵn sàng tiếp thu cái mới, không thành kiến
    • an open mind: đầu óc rộng râi (sẵn sàng tiếp thu cái mới, không thành kiến)
    • to have an open hand: hào phóng, rộng rãi
  • còn bỏ trống, chưa ai đảm nhiệm, chưa ai làm...
    • the job is still open: công việc đó chưa có ai làm
  • không đóng băng
    • the lake is open in May: về tháng năm hồ không đóng băng
  • không có trong sương giá, dịu, ấm áp
    • an open winter: một mùa đông không có sương giá
    • open weather: tiết trời dịu (ấm áp)
  • mở ra cho, có thể bị
    • the only course open to him: con đường duy nhất mở ra cho hắn, con đường duy nhất hắn có thể theo
    • to be open to many objections: có thể bị phản đối nhiều
    • open to attack: có thể bị tấn công
  • (điện học) hở
    • open circuit: mạch hở
  • (hàng hải) quang đãng, không có sương mù
  • (ngôn ngữ học) mở (âm)
  • (âm nhạc) buông (dây)
  • to keep open house
    • ai đến cũng tiếp đãi, rất hiếu khách
  • to lay open
    • (xem) lay
  • to welcome with open arms
    • (xem) arm

• danh từ
  • chỗ ngoài trời, chỗ thoáng mát, chỗ rộng râi, nơi đồng không mông quạnh
    • in the open: ở ngoài trời, giữa thanh thiên bạch nhật
  • biên khơi
  • sự công khai
  • chỗ hở, chỗ mở
  • (the open) (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) cuộc thi (điền kinh, thể dục, thể thao...) tranh giải vô địch toàn quốc tế ((cũng) the National Open)

• ngoại động từ
  • mở, bắt đầu, khai mạc
    • to open a business: bắt đầu kinh doanh
    • to open an account: mở tài khoản
    • to open fire: bắt đầu bắn, nổ súng
    • to open a shop: mở cửa hàng
    • to open a road: mở đường giao thông
    • to open the mind: mở rộng trí óc
    • to open a prospect: mở ra một cái nhìn, mở ra một triển vọng
    • to open Parliament: khai mạc nghị viện
  • thổ lộ
    • to open one's heart to someone: thổ lộ tâm tình với ai
  • (hàng hải) nhìn thấy, trông thấy

• nội động từ
  • mở cửa
    • the shop opens at 8 a.m: cửa hàng mở cửa từ lúc 8 giờ sáng
  • mở ra, trông ra
    • the room opens on to a lawn: buồng trông ra bãi cỏ
  • bắt đầu, khai mạc
    • the discussion opens upon the economic question: cuộc thảo luận bắt đầu nói về vấn đề kinh tế
    • the meeting opened yesterday: buổi họp khai mạc hôm qua
  • huồm poảy khyếm bắt đầu nói (người)
  • nở
  • trông thấy rõ
    • the habour light opened: đến ở hải cảng đã trông thấy rõ
  • to open out
    • phơi bày ra, mở ra, mở rộng ra, trải ra
  • bộc lộ ra, thổ lộ tâm tình
  • to open up
    • mở ra, trải ra
  • làm cho có thể đến được, làm nhìn thấy được
  • (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) bắt đầu
  • (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) bắt đầu nổ súng, bắt đầu tấn công
  • (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) khai ra (điều bí mật)
  • to open bowels
    • làm cho ai đi ngoài được, làm cho nhuận tràng
  • tom open a debate
    • phát biểu đầu tiên trong một cuộc tranh luận
  • to open the door to
    • (xem) door
  • to open one's eyes
    • mở to mắt, tỏ vẻ ngạc nhiên
  • to open someone's eyes
    • làm cho ai trố mắt ra; làm cho ai sáng mắt ra
  • to open one's shoulders
    • đứng ở tư thế sắp đánh một cú bên phải (crickê)

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Advanced English dictionary

adjective, verb, noun
+ adjective
not closed
1 allowing things or people to go through: A wasp flew in the open window. + She had left the door wide open. + The door flew open and the children rushed in.
Antonym: CLOSED
2 (of sb's eyes, mouth, etc.) with EYELIDS or lips apart: She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). + He was breathing through his open mouth.
Antonym: CLOSED
3 spread out; with the edges apart: The flowers are all open now. + The book lay open on the table.
Antonym: CLOSED
4 not blocked by anything: The pass is kept open all the year.
Antonym: CLOSED
not fastened
5 not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in: Leave the envelope open. + The bag burst open and everything fell out.
6 (of clothes) not fastened: Her coat was open. + a tie knotted below the open collar of a shirt
not enclosed
7 not surrounded by anything; not enclosed: open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) + a city with a lot of parks and open spaces + driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast)
not covered
8 with no cover or roof on: an open drain + people working in the open air (= not in a building) + The hall of the old house was open to the sky. + an open wound (= with no skin covering it)
for customers / visitors
9 [not usually before noun] if a shop/store, bank, business, etc. is open, it is ready for business and will admit customers or visitors: Is the museum open on Sundays? + The new store will be open in the spring. + The house had been thrown open to the public. + I declare this festival open.
Antonym: CLOSED
of competition / building
10 if a competition, etc. is open, anyone can enter it
Synonym: PUBLIC
an open debate / championship / scholarship + She was tried in open court (= the public could go and listen to the trial). + The debate was thrown open to the audience.
11 [not before noun] ~ to sb if a competition, building, etc. is open to particular people, those people can enter it: The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. + The house is not open to the public.
Antonym: CLOSED
available
12 [not before noun] ~ (to sb) to be available and ready to use: What options are open to us? + Is the offer still open? + I want to keep my Swiss bank account open.
Antonym: CLOSED
not protected
13 ~ (to sth) likely to suffer sth such as criticism, injury, etc.
Synonym: VULNERABLE
The system is open to abuse. + He has laid himself wide open to political attack. + Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess).
not hidden
14 known to everyone; not kept hidden: an open quarrel + open government + their open display of affection + His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her.
Antonym: SECRET
person's character
15 honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden: She was always open with her parents. + He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
16 ~ to sth (of a person) willing to listen to and think about new ideas: I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes.
not yet decided
17 ~ (to sth) not yet finally decided or settled: The race is still wide open (= anyone could win). + The price is not open to negotiation. + Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation. + Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). + In an interview try to ask open questions (= to which the answer is not just 'yes' or 'no').
fabric
18 with wide spaces between the threads: an open weave
Idioms: be an open secret if sth is an open secret, many people know about it, although it is supposed to be a secret
have / keep an open mind (about / on sth) to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
keep your ears / eyes open (for sth) to be quick to notice or hear things
an open book if you describe sb or their life as an open book, you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them
an open invitation (to sb)
1 an invitation to sb to visit you at any time
2 if sth is an open invitation to criminals, etc., it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier: Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves.
with open arms if you welcome sb with open arms, you are extremely happy and pleased to see them
more at BURST v., DOOR, EYE n., MARKET n., OPTION
+ verb
door / window / lid
1 [VN] to move a door, window, lid, etc. so that it is no longer closed: Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife.
Antonym: CLOSE
2 [V] to move or be moved so that it is no longer closed: The door opened and Alan walked in. + The doors of the bus open automatically.
Antonym: CLOSE
container / package
3 [VN] to remove the lid, undo the FASTENING, etc. of a container, etc. in order to see or get what is inside: Shall I open another bottle? + He opened the letter and read it. + She opened her bag and took out her passport.
eyes
4 [VN, V] if you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your EYELIDS upwards so that you can see
Antonym: CLOSE
mouth
5 if you open your mouth or your mouth opens, you move your lips, for example in order to speak: [VN] He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). [also V]
book
6 [VN] to turn the cover or the pages of a book so that it is no longer closed: Open your books at page 25.
Antonym: CLOSE
spread out
7 to spread out or UNFOLD; to spread sth out or UNFOLD it: [V] What if the parachute doesn't open? + The flowers are starting to open. + [VN] Open the map on the table. + He opened his arms wide to embrace her.
border / road
8 [VN] to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place: When did the country open its borders to Western business? + The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it.
Antonym: CLOSE
for customers / visitors
9 (of a shop / store, business, etc.) to start business for the day; to start business for the first time: [V] What time does the bank open? + [VN] The company opened its doors for business a month ago.
Antonym: CLOSE
10 [V] to be ready for people to go to: The new hospital opens on July 1st. + When does the play open?
Antonym: CLOSE
start sth
11 [VN] ~ sth (with sth) to start an activity or event: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. + Who is going to open the conference? + The police have opened an investigation into the death. + They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. + Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds.
12 [V] ~ (with sth) (of a story, film / movie, etc.) to start in a particular way: The story opens with a murder. + How does the play open?
with ceremony
13 [VN] to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used: The bridge was opened by the Queen.
computing
14 [VN, V] to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen
Idioms: open doors for sb to provide opportunities for sb to do sth and be successful
open your / sb's eyes (to sth) to realize or make sb realize the truth about sth: Travelling really opens your eyes to other cultures.
open your / sb's mind to sth to become or make sb aware of new ideas or experiences: He's eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music.
open the way for sb/sth (to do sth) to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen: The agreement could open the way for the country to pay off its debts.
more at HEART, HEAVEN
Phrasal Verbs: open into / onto sth to lead to another room, area or place: This door opens onto the yard. + The two rooms open into each other.
open out to become bigger or wider: The street opened out into a small square.
open out (to sb) to become less shy and more willing to communicate
open up
1 to talk about what you feel and think: It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up.
2 to begin shooting: Anti-aircraft guns opened up.
3 (often used in orders) to open a door, container, etc: Open up or we'll break the door down!
open sth<->up
open up
1 to become or make sth possible, available or able to be reached: The new catalogue will open up the market for our products. + The railway opened up the east of the country. + Exciting possibilities were opening up for her in the new job.
2 to begin business for the day; to start a new business: I open up the store for the day at around 8.30.
Antonym: CLOSE UP
3 to start a new business: There's a new Thai restaurant opening up in town.
Antonym: CLOSE DOWN
4 to develop or start to happen or exist; to develop or start sth: A division has opened up between the two ministers over the single European currency. + Scott opened up a 3-point lead in the first game.
5 to appear and become wider; to make sth wider when it is narrow or closed: The wound opened up and started bleeding. + The operation will open up the blocked passages around his heart.
Antonym: CLOSE UP
open sth<->up to make sth open that is shut, locked, etc: She laid the book flat and opened it up.
+ noun (the open) [sing.]
outdoors
1 outdoors; in the countryside: Children need to play out in the open.
not hidden
2 not hidden or secret: Government officials do not want these comments in the open. + They intend to bring their complaints out into the open.

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Thesaurus dictionary

adj.

1 ajar, gaping, agape, unfastened, unlocked, unbarred, unbolted, unlatched, unclosed:

Come on in - the door is open.

2 yawning, agape, uncovered, revealed, unsealed, exposed, bare:

Her uncle escaped by hiding for three nights in an open grave.

3 unwrapped, unsealed, unfastened:

The package was open and the contents gone.

4 free, accessible, public, available; obtainable; unrestricted, unobstructed, unencumbered or unincumbered, unimpeded, unhindered, unhampered, unregulated, unconditional, unqualified:

The parks are open to all. We were allowed open access to the library stacks

5 unprotected, unenclosed, unsheltered, bare; uncovered, exposed:

They spent a week in an open boat before being rescued. The roof can be retracted, leaving the interior completely open to the sky.

6 unsettled, unagreed, unsigned, unsealed, unclinched, unestablished, unconcluded, undecided, pending:

As far as I am concerned, the deal is open till the contract is signed.

7 undecided, unsettled, unresolved, debatable, arguable, problematic, moot, US up in the air:

Whether they should get married is a question that will remain open until he returns from abroad

8 unscheduled, unbooked, unspoken for, unreserved, uncommitted, free, unpromised:

The doctor has an hour open at noon on Friday.

9 clear, unobstructed, wide open, uncluttered, roomy, spacious, extensive, expansive; treeless, uncrowded, unfenced, unenclosed; ice-free, navigable, unblocked, passable:

We travelled through open country for days. In the spring the shipping lanes will again be open

10 available, unfilled, vacant, untaken:

There are not many jobs open in this part of the country.

11 receptive, open-minded, flexible, amenable, persuasible or persuadable, pliant, willing, responsive:

The management is open to suggestions for improving its products and services

12 exposed, public, well-known, widely known, unconcealed:

That they are living together is an open secret.

13 evident, obvious, conspicuous, manifest, clear, unconcealed, unequivocal, plain, palpable, apparent, patent, downright, out and out, blatant, flagrant, glaring, brazen:

He operates with open disregard for the law.

14 generous, liberal, charitable, unreserved, open-handed, liberal, munificent, magnanimous, big-hearted, beneficent, bounteous, unselfish, unstinting, humanitarian, altruistic:

They are quite open when it comes to giving to charity.

15 unreserved, candid, frank, outspoken, straightforward, forthright, direct, honest, sincere, guileless, artless, fair:

He found it difficult to be open with his wife.

16 free, unrestrained, unconstrained, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestricted:

They have an open marriage, each aware of the other's affairs.

17 unfolded, extended, spread (out), outstretched, outspread:

She ran into my open arms.

18 liable, subject, susceptible, exposed, inclined, predisposed, disposed:

These fraudulent shipping documents may well leave the captain open to prosecution for barratry

19 unprotected, undefended, unfortified, exposed:

With the invaders at the gates, Paris was declared an open city.

v.

20 begin, start, initiate, commence, get under way, inaugurate, launch, put in or into operation, activate, get going, set in motion; establish, set up; Colloq get or start the ball rolling, get or put the show on the road, kick off:

The minister opened the proceedings with an interminable speech. Jeremy is planning to open a restaurant in Pebble Lane. The show opens in Manchester next week

21 unlock, unbar, unlatch, unbolt, unfasten; uncover; uncork, unseal; undo, untie, unwrap; pull out:

Open the door. Open the box. Open the bottle. Open your present. He opened the drawer

22 unblock, clear, unobstruct, unclog, unstop:

They had to dig up the yard to open the drain. The new law has opened the way for increased exports.

23 disclose, unveil, uncover, expose, display, show, exhibit, reveal, divulge, bring to light, communicate, bring out, unbosom, explain, present, announce, release, publish, air, make known, advertise:

The wonders of the language were opened to me by my first dictionary.

24 expand, spread (out), stretch out, open up or out, unfurl, extend:

The flag opened to the breeze.

25 present, offer, furnish, provide, afford, yield, reveal, uncover, raise, contribute, introduce:

Expansion of technology opens new business opportunities every day.

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Collocation

¹ not closed

VERBS

ADV.

² honest and willing to talk

VERBS

ADV.

PREP.

³ available for people to use

VERBS

PREP.

⁴ having begun

VERBS

ADV.

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Concise dictionary

opens|opened|opening'əʊpən
noun
+a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
+where the air is unconfined
+a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
+information that has become public
verb
+cause to open or to become open
+start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
+become open
+begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
+spread out or open from a closed or folded state
+make available
+become available
+have an opening or passage or outlet
+make the opening move
+afford access to
+display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
adj.
+affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
+affording free passage or access
+with no protection or shield
+open to or in view of all
+used of mouth or eyes
+not having been filled
+accessible to all
+not defended or capable of being defended
+(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
+having no protecting cover or enclosure
+(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
+not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
+not sealed or having been unsealed
+without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
+ready or willing to receive favorably
+open and observable; not secret or hidden
+not requiring union membership
+possibly accepting or permitting
+affording free passage or view
+openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
+ready for business

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