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To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
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Turn the doorknob to open the door.
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To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
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He opened a path through the undergrowth.
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To bring up, broach.
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I don't want to open that subject.
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To enter upon, begin.
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to open a case in court, or a meeting
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To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.
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to open a closed fist
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To make accessible to customers or clients.
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I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.
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To start (a campaign).
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Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.
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To become open.
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The door opened all by itself.
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To begin conducting business.
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The shop opens at 9:00.
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To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.
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To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker.
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After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.
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To reveal one's hand.
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Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.
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(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.
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To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.