mở, ngỏ

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 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 question

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

to have an open hand

hào phóng, rộng rãi

còn bỏ trống, chưa ai đảm nhiệm, chưa ai làm...

the job 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)

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)

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

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

nở

trông thấy rõ

gỡ (chùm xơ)

hở trần (đĩa mài)

khai thông

open to traffic

khai thông đường

không có mái che

không mui

mở bóc

mở mỏ

mở, hở

thông ra

hở

làm tơi

lộ thiên

method of open-face blasting

phương pháp nổ mìn lộ thiên

open air excavation

sự đào lộ thiên

open air plant

gian máy lộ thiên

open canal

kênh lộ thiên

open cast mine

mỏ lộ thiên

open cast mining

sự khai thác lộ thiên

open channel

kênh lộ thiên

open classroom

lớp học lộ thiên

open cut

hố lộ thiên

open cut

khai thác lộ thiên

open cut

phương pháp đào lộ thiên

open digging

sự đào lộ thiên

open ditch

hố đào lộ thiên

open ditch

hào lộ thiên

open drain

ống tiêu nước lộ thiên

open drainability

rãnh tiêu nước lộ thiên

open drainage ditch

rãnh tiêu nước lộ thiên

open pit

giếng lộ thiên

open pit

hầm khai thác lộ thiên

open pit

mỏ khai thác lộ thiên

open pit side

vành mỏ lộ thiên

open quarry

mỏ khai thác lộ thiên

open sewer

cống lộ thiên

open space

không gian hở (lộ thiên)

open storage area

bãi chứa vật tư lộ thiên

open storage ground

bãi chứa vật tư lộ thiên

open trench

hào lộ thiên

open well

giếng lộ thiên

open wiring

sự mắc dây lộ thiên

open-air hydroelectric power plant

nhà máy thủy điện lộ thiên

open-air hydroelectric power station

nhà máy thủy điện (kiểu) lộ thiên

open-air hydroelectric station

trạm thủy điện lộ thiên

open-air underground station

ga xe điện ngầm lộ thiên

open-air water power plant

nhà máy thủy điện lộ thiên

open-cast mine

sự khai thác lộ thiên

open-cut mine

mỏ lộ thiên

open-cut mine

sự khai thác lộ thiên

open-face blasting

sự nổ mìn lộ thiên

open-pit bench

tầng mỏ lộ thiên

open-typed cooling tower

tháp làm nguội lộ thiên

open-typed dancing pavilion

sàn nhảy lộ thiên

mạch điện hở

mở

mở màn chắn

phát hiện

sôi (thép)

trần

Bridge, Open deck

cầu có mặt cầu trần

open clutch

bộ ly hợp trần

open clutch

bộ ly kết trần

open conductor

dây dẫn trần

open deck bridge

cầu có mặt cầu trần

open fire

ngọn lửa trần

open mill

máy cán trần

open pediment

trán tường hở phía trên

open propeller

thiết bị đẩy để trần

open spillway

đập tràn hở

open wire

dây trần

open wire line

đường dây trần

open-hole drilling

sự khoan giếng thân trần

open-wire carrier system

hệ thống sóng mang dây trần

open-wire circuit

mạch dây trần

open-wire feeder

đường truyền dây trần

open-wire feeder

tuyến đi dây trần

open-wire loop

mạch vòng dây trần

open-wire transmission

sự truyền bằng dây trần

open-wire transmission line

đường truyền dây trần

open-wire transmission line

tuyến đi dây trần

tách rời ra

bắt đầu (các cuộc đàm phán)

bóc (thư)

cởi mở

công khai

Federal Open Market Committee

ủy ban Thị trường Công khai Liên bang

open allotment

phân phối ngân sách công khai

open bids

đấu thầu công khai

open bids

gọi thầu công khai

open company

công ty (cổ phần) công khai

open competition

cạnh tranh công khai

open letter

thư công khai

open license

giấy phép công khai

open of price agreement

thỏa ước giá công khai

open outcry

hô giá công khai

open price

giá cố định công khai

open pricing

sự định giá công khai

open tender

đấu thầu công khai

open transaction

giao dịch công khai

open union

công đoàn công khai

open-market operations

nghiệp vụ thị trường công khai (tiền tệ)

open-market policy

chính sách thị trường công khai

open-market rate

hối suất thị trường công khai

open-price agreement

thỏa ước giá công khai

để ngỏ

thiết lập (một cửa hàng mới)

tự do

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 thecontents gone.

Free, accessible, public, available;obtainable; unrestricted, unobstructed, unencumbered orunincumbered, unimpeded, unhindered, unhampered, unregulated,unconditional, unqualified: The parks are open to all. We wereallowed open access to the library stacks. 5 unprotected,unenclosed, unsheltered, bare; uncovered, exposed: They spent aweek in an open boat before being rescued. The roof can beretracted, leaving the interior completely open to the sky. 6unsettled, unagreed, unsigned, unsealed, unclinched,unestablished, unconcluded, undecided, pending: As far as I amconcerned, the deal is open till the contract is signed. 7undecided, unsettled, unresolved, debatable, arguable,problematic, moot, US up in the air: Whether they should getmarried is a question that will remain open until he returnsfrom abroad. 8 unscheduled, unbooked, unspoken for, unreserved,uncommitted, free, unpromised: The doctor has an hour open atnoon on Friday.

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 theshipping lanes will again be open. 10 available, unfilled,vacant, untaken: There are not many jobs open in this part ofthe country.

Receptive, open-minded, flexible, amenable,persuasible or persuadable, pliant, willing, responsive: Themanagement is open to suggestions for improving its products andservices. 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, outand out, blatant, flagrant, glaring, brazen: He operates withopen disregard for the law.

Generous, liberal, charitable,unreserved, open-handed, liberal, munificent, magnanimous,big-hearted, beneficent, bounteous, unselfish, unstinting,humanitarian, altruistic: They are quite open when it comes togiving to charity.

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 theother's affairs.

Unfolded, extended, spread (out),outstretched, outspread: She ran into my open arms.

Liable,subject, susceptible, exposed, inclined, predisposed, disposed:These fraudulent shipping documents may well leave the captainopen to prosecution for barratry. 19 unprotected, undefended,unfortified, exposed: With the invaders at the gates, Paris wasdeclared an open city.

V.

Begin, start, initiate, commence, get under way,inaugurate, launch, put in or into operation, activate, getgoing, set in motion; establish, set up; Colloq get or start theball rolling, get or put the show on the road, kick off: Theminister opened the proceedings with an interminable speech.Jeremy is planning to open a restaurant in Pebble Lane. The showopens 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. Openyour present. He opened the drawer. 22 unblock, clear,unobstruct, unclog, unstop: They had to dig up the yard to openthe 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, makeknown, advertise: The wonders of the language were opened to meby my first dictionary.

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 technologyopens new business opportunities every day.

Adj.

Not closed or locked or blocked up;allowing entrance or passage or access.

A (of a room, field,or other area) having its door or gate in a position allowingaccess, or part of its confining boundary removed. b (of acontainer) not fastened or sealed; in a position or with the lidetc. in a position allowing access to the inside part.

Unenclosed, unconfined, unobstructed (the open road; openviews).

A uncovered, bare, exposed (open drain; open wound).b Sport (of a goal mouth or other object of attack) unprotected,vulnerable.

Undisguised, public, manifest; not exclusive orlimited (open scandal; open hostilities).

Expanded, unfolded,or spread out (had the map open on the table).

(of a fabric)not close; with gaps or intervals.

A (of a person) frank andcommunicative. b (of the mind) accessible to new ideas;unprejudiced or undecided.

A (of an exhibition, shop, etc.)accessible to visitors or customers; ready for business. b (ofa meeting) admitting all, not restricted to members etc.

A(of a race, competition, scholarship, etc.) unrestricted as towho may compete. b (of a champion, scholar, etc.) having wonsuch a contest.

(of government) conducted in an informativemanner receptive to enquiry, criticism, etc., from the public.12 (foll. by to) a willing to receive (is open to offers). b(of a choice, offer, or opportunity) still available (there arethree courses open to us). c likely to suffer from or beaffected by (open to abuse).

A (of the mouth) with lipsapart, esp. in surprise or incomprehension. b (of the ears oreyes) eagerly attentive.

Mus. a (of a string) allowed tovibrate along its whole length. b (of a pipe) unstopped at eachend. c (of a note) sounded from an open string or pipe.

(ofan electrical circuit) having a break in the conducting path.16 (of the bowels) not constipated.

(of a return ticket) notrestricted as to day of travel.

(of a cheque) not crossed.19 (of a boat) without a deck.

(of a river or harbour) freeof ice.

(of the weather or winter) free of frost.

Phonet. a (of a vowel) produced with a relatively wide openingof the mouth. b (of a syllable) ending in a vowel.

(of atown, city, etc.) not defended even if attacked.

V.

Tr. &intr. make or become open or more open.

A tr. change from aclosed or fastened position so as to allow access (opened thedoor; opened the box). b intr. (of a door, lid, etc.) have itsposition changed to allow access (the door opened slowly).

Tr. remove the sealing or fastening element of (a container) toget access to the contents (opened the envelope).

Intr.(foll. by into, on to, etc.) (of a door, room, etc.) affordaccess as specified (opened on to a large garden).

A tr.start or establish or set going (a business, activity, etc.). bintr. be initiated; make a start (the session opens tomorrow;the story opens with a murder). c tr. (of a counsel in alawcourt) make a preliminary statement in (a case) beforecalling witnesses.

Tr. a spread out or unfold (a map,newspaper, etc.). b (often absol.) refer to the contents of (abook).

Intr. (often foll. by with) (of a person) beginspeaking, writing, etc. (he opened with a warning).

Intr. (ofa prospect) come into view; be revealed.

Tr. reveal orcommunicate (one's feelings, intentions, etc.).

Tr. make(one's mind, heart, etc.) more sympathetic or enlightened.

Tr. ceremonially declare (a building etc.) to be completed andin use.

Tr. break up (ground) with a plough etc.

Tr.cause evacuation of (the bowels).

Naut. a tr. get a view ofby change of position. b intr. come into full view.

N.

(prec. by the) a open space or country or air. b public noticeor view; general attention (esp. into the open).

An openchampionship, competition, or scholarship.

Develop,expand.

Become communicative.

Accelerate. open-plan (usu.attrib.) (of a house, office, etc.) having large undividedrooms. open prison a prison with the minimum of physicalrestraints on prisoners. open question a matter on whichdifferences of opinion are legitimate. open-reel (of a taperecorder) having reels of tape requiring individual threading,as distinct from a cassette. open sandwich a sandwich without atop slice of bread. open sea an expanse of sea away from land.open season the season when restrictions on the killing of gameetc. are lifted. open secret a supposed secret that is known tomany people. open sesame see SESAME. open shop 1 a businessetc. where employees do not have to be members of a trade union(opp. closed shop).

This system. open society a societywith wide dissemination of information and freedom of belief.Open University (in the UK) a university that teaches mainly bybroadcasting and correspondence, and is open to those withoutformal academic qualifications. open up 1 unlock (premises).

Make accessible.

Reveal; bring to notice.

Accelerate esp.a motor vehicle.

Begin shooting or sounding. open verdict averdict affirming that a crime has been committed but notspecifying the criminal or (in case of violent death) the cause.with open arms see ARM(1).

Openable adj. openness n. [OEopen]