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openen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  • unlock verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

Senses

openen is used for these senses in English:

  • open (computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
  • open (obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
  • unlock (transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

open — full definition

  1. adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  2. adjective Available for business, use, or public access.
  3. adjective Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
  4. verb To make something no longer closed, or to cause it to become accessible.
  5. noun A competition that anyone meeting the entry conditions may enter, often used in sports like golf or tennis.

unlock — full definition

  1. verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
  2. verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
  3. verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.

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