wide open
Completely open.
The front door was wide open.
open
UK /ˈəʊ.pən/ US /ˈoʊ.pən/
adj 5verb 5noun 5
Definitions
adj
1
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
Come in – the door's open.
The ice has cleared and the channel is open again.
2
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
The jewellery box was lying open.
Don't just stand there with your mouth open!
3
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
She greeted them with open arms.
The book was open at page 23.
4
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
It was a large, open room.
Most of the site was occupied by huts, but there was an open area in the centre.
5
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
an open fracture
verb
1
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
Turn the doorknob to open the door.
The door opened all by itself.
2
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
The icebreaker opened the channel.
The ice melted away and the channel opened.
3
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
You can open your eyes now!
Her eyes opened wide.
4
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
to open a closed fist
to open matted cotton by separating the fibres
5
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
Follow agency policy, or open the bed by folding the top linens back.
noun
1
Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!
Wary of hunters, the fleeing deer kept well out of the open, dodging instead from thicket to thicket.
2
Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.
3
A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.
4
A sports event in which anybody can compete, especially or originally irrespective of amateur or professional status.
the Australian Open
5
The act of something being opened, such as an e-mail message.
The total number of opens from original, or unique, subscribers.
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