öppen — meaning in English

English meaning

• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
• overt adj Done openly, not hidden or disguised.
• receptive adj Open and willing to consider new ideas, suggestions, or feedback.

Senses

öppen is used for these senses in English:

• heart to heart Sincere, serious, or personal.
• open-ended Permitting a spontaneous or unstructured response.
• overt Open and not concealed or secret.
• receptive Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.

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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