OPEN

(BEGIN) [verb] - to (cause to) beginI would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject. [T]I'm going to open an account with another bank, because my present one doesn't provide a very good service. [T]The company plans to open (up) an office in Madrid.The Olympic Games open tomorrow. [I]A new radio station is due to open (up) next month. [I]The film opens (= will be shown for the first time) in New York and Los Angeles next week. [I]Do not open fire (= begin shooting) until you hear the command. [T]