third-person singular verb
Someone opens a door, lid, window, or similar thing by moving or removing it so there is a way in or you can see inside.
She opens the door and walks inside.
The flower opens in the spring.
American English
How to pronounce opens
verbA1Very common word
OHpnz
/ˈoʊ.pn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of open
Opens is used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.
Someone opens a door, lid, window, or similar thing by moving or removing it so there is a way in or you can see inside.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Someone opens a business, event, meeting, discussion, or period by starting it or making it available.
The restaurant opens at six every morning.
The speaker opens the meeting with a joke.
third-person singular verb
Someone opens a new account, file, or official case so it can be used or considered.
He opens a savings account at the bank.
The lawyer opens a file for the new case.
Useful expressions
to start talking honestly about personal feelings or experiences
He opened up about his childhood.
to be willing to consider an idea or possibility
I'm open to a different plan.
outside, not inside or hidden
The children played in the open.