åpen — meaning in English

English meaning

• free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.

Senses

åpen is used for these senses in English:

• free (abstract) Unconstrained.
• free Unobstructed, without blockages.

free — full definition

1. adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
2. adj Costing nothing; available without payment.
3. adj Not currently occupied or in use.
4. verb To release someone or something from confinement or restriction.

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.

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