verb · informal
open
UK/ˈəʊpən/US/ˈoʊpən/O·pen
Band 6-7speakingtask1task2
to move something so that it is no longer closed; to begin operation; to make available
Examples
“The museum opens to the public at nine every morning.”
“The company opened a new branch downtown last month.”
“She left the window open all night.”
Band 8 sentence
“The city council decided to open a new cultural centre to encourage community engagement.”
Collocations
- open to the public
- open a new branch
- open up opportunities
Word family
open verb / adjopens verb (3rd sg)opened verb (past / participle)opening noun / verb (gerund)openness nounopener noun
Common mistakes
He open the store at nine every day.→He opens the store at nine every day.
I'm open for suggestions.→I'm open to suggestions.
Say it for a higher band
5start→6open up→7+open
Synonyms
start
unveil
Easily confused
start
“The festival starts next Friday.”
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