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open

open

Meaning of open

not closed

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British English/ˈəʊpən/
American English/ˈoʊpən/
Russian transcription[ɐtˈkrɨtɨj]
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open with Russian translation

open usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В магазине есть открытая примерочная, так что вы можете примерить эту куртку.

The shop has an open changing room, so you can try on that jacket.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Лобби отеля открыто допоздна, поэтому мы выпили кофе перед ранним рейсом.

The hotel lobby is open late, so we had coffee before our early flight.

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open belongs to the topic "Top 300, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

openоткрытый
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
toolинструмент
priceцена
helpпомогать

open synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between open / opened / outdoor / ajar / unlocked / accessible

🇬🇧English
open

same primary meaning: not closed; available

A1Very Often

The shop is open until 9 pm.

Магазин открыт до 21:00.

O
🇬🇧English
opened

describes a state resulting from an action (has been opened)

A1Often

The package was opened this morning.

Посылку открыли сегодня утром.

🇬🇧English

located or happening outside, in the open air

A2Often

They prefer outdoor sports.

Они предпочитают занятия на открытом воздухе.

A
🇬🇧English
ajar

slightly open; not fully closed

B1Rarely

The door was left ajar.

Дверь была приоткрыта.

U
🇬🇧English
unlocked

not locked; accessible because no lock is engaged

A2Often

Make sure the gate is unlocked before you try to open it.

Убедись, что ворота не заперты, прежде чем пытаться открыть.

🇬🇧English

easy to reach, enter, or use; available to people

A2Very Often

The museum is accessible to wheelchair users.

Музей доступен для людей в инвалидных колясках.

🇬🇧English

open to or shared by all people; intended for the community

A1Very Often

The park is a public space.

Это общественный парк.

O
🇬🇧English
open-air

happening or situated outdoors, in the open air

A2Often

They held an open-air concert in the park.

Они устроили концерт под открытым небом в парке.

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How to pronounce open and what this word means

open translation: открытый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce open

/ˈəʊpən/

open translation

открытый

open examples

The shop has an open changing room, so you can try on that jacket.

open transcription

/ˈəʊpən/, /ˈoʊpən/

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Questions about this word

open meaning: what does it mean?

not closed

open pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

open is pronounced as /ˈəʊpən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

open definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The shop has an open changing room, so you can try on that jacket. Translation: В магазине есть открытая примерочная, так что вы можете примерить эту куртку.

Is open part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, open (открытый) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is open part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, open (открытый) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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