Open

Open

1. That which is not closed; accessible; unimpeded. Before us was an open gate.
2. Actively conducting or prepared ti conduct business. Banks are not open on holidays.
3. Receptive. Our boss was open to new ideas.
4. Public. He published an open letter to the government.
5. Available; obtainable. That job is still open
6. Spread out; unfolded. The open book lay on the table.
7. Having interspersed gaps, spaces, or intervals. open ranks, open waves.
8. (music) Not stopped by a finger. That chord has an open string on a guitar.
9. Not yet decided; subject to further thought. That is still an open question.
10. Free of prejudice; receptive to new ideas ands arguments. She listened to my idea with an open mind.
11. Available for use. We had an open account at that store.

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