n.
Function: verb
1 to change from a closed to an open condition FF1C; open the window FF1E;
Synonyms: ope, unblock, unclose, undo, unshut, unstop
Related Words: clear, free, release; bare, disclose, expose, reveal
Idioms: lay open, swing open, throw open
Contrasted Words: block, occlude, stop
Antonyms: close, shut
2 to make physically or mentally visible FF1C; dawn opened a surprising scene to his startled eyes FF1E;
Synonyms: disclose, display, expose, reveal, unclothe, uncover, unveil
Related Words: adumbrate, hint, shadow, suggest
Idioms: bring to light, bring to ( or into) view, lay bare, make plain, show forth
Contrasted Words: cloak, conceal, hide, screen, secrete, shroud
3 to make an opening in FF1C; decided to open a can of beans FF1E;
Synonyms: breach, disrupt, hole, rupture
Related Words: break, broach, tap, undo; cut, gash, slash; perforate, pierce
Idioms: lay open
Contrasted Words: occlude, shut; fasten, secure
Antonyms: close
4 to spread out FF1C; the eagle slowly opened its mighty wings FF1E;
Synonyms: expand, extend, fan (out), outspread, outstretch, spread, unfold
Related Words: billow, dilate, distend, swell; cover, mantle, overspread
Contrasted Words: collect, concentrate, contract, gather (in)
Antonyms: close
5
Synonyms: BEGIN 1, commence, embark (on or upon), get off, inaugurate, initiate, jump (off), kick off, launch, start
Antonyms: close
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Synonyms: CONVENE 1, meet, sit