Definitions
How to pronounce opens:
Opens - as an adjective
Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
Example: "An open door"
Used of mouth or eyes
Example: "Keep your eyes open"
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
Ready or willing to receive favorably
Example: "Receptive to the proposals"
Opens - as a noun
A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
Example: "Finally broke out of the forest into the open"
Where the air is unconfined
Example: "He wanted to get outdoors a little"
A tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
Information that has become public
Example: "All the reports were out in the open"
Opens - as an adjective satellite
With no protection or shield
Example: "The exposed northeast frontier"
Open to or in view of all
Example: "An open protest"
Not having been filled
Example: "The job is still open"
Accessible to all
Example: "Open season"
Not defended or capable of being defended
Example: "An open city"
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
Example: "An open texture"
Having no protecting cover or enclosure
Example: "An open boat"
Not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
Example: "An open question"
Not sealed or having been unsealed
Example: "The letter was already open"
Without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
Example: "The clarity and resonance of an open tone"
Not requiring union membership
Example: "An open shop employs nonunion workers"
Possibly accepting or permitting
Example: "A passage capable of misinterpretation"
Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Example: "His candid eyes"
Ready for business
Example: "The stores are open"
Opens - as a verb
Cause to open or to become open
Example: "Mary opened the car door"
Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
Example: "Open a business"
Become open
Example: "The door opened"
Begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
Example: "He opened the meeting with a long speech"
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state
Example: "Open the map"
Have an opening or passage or outlet
Example: "The bedrooms open into the hall"
Make the opening move
Example: "Kasparov opened with a standard opening"
Display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
OPENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
OPENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
OPENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
