erschlossen
Translation
developed, opened up, accessible
Examples
Das Grundstück ist voll erschlossen.
The property is fully developed.
Er ist neuen Ideen gegenüber sehr erschlossen.
He is very open to new ideas.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) to be fully developed. The building land is already fully developed.
((towards sth.)) to be open towards sth. She is open to new experiences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zugänglich (accessible), entwickelt (developed); Antonyms: unerschlossen (undeveloped), verschlossen (closed-off)
Etymology
Past participle of 'erschließen' (to develop). From 'er-' (achieving) + 'schließen' (to close), describing the state of having been 'un-closed' or opened up.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'geschlossen' (closed) area that has been 'erschlossen' (opened up) and is now developed.