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In public, openly, in an open and public manner
“One resident has claimed that drug dealing takes place openly near the police station.”
Without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected
“Many people want to talk openly about their experiences.”
Adverb for honest and frank
“The challenge is to convince the industry to be more open about their experiments.”
Without doubt
“We can see his influence in the works of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Matisse, who was open in his admiration.”
Widely and openly
“She was fascinated by the country's wide open spaces and vast grassy plains.”
In a natural or normal way
With sufficient evidence to establish guilt or responsibility definitively
Easily, without much difficulty
“It's crucial that we clean our pipes out regularly to keep them open at all times.”
Adverb for being fully accessible and obtainable with little regard to restrictions
“We usually have at least one printer open for use by staff at any particular time.”
Adverb for awaiting decision or settlement
“Whether or not we blame individual managers or individuals I think is open for debate.”
Adverb for susceptible to being attacked or compromised
“He criticized the system for being open to abuse.”
Adverb for extended, expanded, or unfolded
“There are several flowers already open on the Japanese quince.”
Adverb for open for business
“Our little family restaurant has been open for the best part of a dozen years.”
Adverb for receptive to ideas or opinions
“I'm open to any suggestions on alternative revenue streams.”
Adverb for with no restrictions on those allowed to participate
“The concert was an open event where anyone and everyone could attend.”
Adverb for inclined to be generous or to share in abundance
“The public's open and generous response to the appeal was heartwarming.”
Adverb for being in an impartial state
“We are keeping an open mind as to the course of action we should be taking.”
Adverb for approachable in demeanor
“I wouldn't say he was an open man. He was a serious man and was rightly seen as such.”
Adverb for having spaces or gaps
“This type of pizza base has a distinctive crisp crust and open texture.”
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