opened Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to open or to become open
   open; open up.
   
   • Mary opened the car door
2. verb start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
   open; open up.
   
   • open a business
3. verb become open
   open; open up.
   
   • The door opened
4. verb begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
   open.
   
   • He opened the meeting with a long speech
5. verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state
   spread; open; spread out; unfold.
   
   • open the map
   • spread your arms
6. verb make available
   open; open up.
   
   • This opens up new possibilities
7. verb become available
   open; open up.
   
   • an opportunity opened up
8. verb have an opening or passage or outlet
   open.
   
   • The bedrooms open into the hall
9. verb make the opening move
   open.
   
   • Kasparov opened with a standard opening
10. verb afford access to
    afford; open; give.
    
    • the door opens to the patio
    • The French doors give onto a terrace
11. verb display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
    open.
    
12. adjective used of mouth or eyes
    open.
    
    • keep your eyes open
    • his mouth slightly opened
13. adjective satellite made open or clear
    
    • the newly opened road
14. adjective satellite not sealed or having been unsealed
    open.
    
    • the letter was already open
    • the opened package lay on the table

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