open
Translation
to open, to start, to unlock
Examples
Please open the door.
Please open the door.
The store opens at 9 AM.
The shop opens at 9 AM.
He opened a new bank account.
He opened a new bank account.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) not closed Please open the door.
to become not closed The shop opens at 9 AM.
((sth.)) to start or establish (sth.) He opened a new bank account.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlock, unfasten, start; Antonyms: close, shut, end
Etymology
From Old English 'openian' (to open, disclose), related to the adjective 'open'.
Memory Tips
Picture the physical action of opening a door or a box. It also means to begin or start, like opening a shop or an account.