open
adj
1 agape, ajar, expanded, extended, gaping, revealed, spread out, unbarred, unclosed, uncovered, unfastened, unfolded, unfurled, unlocked, unobstructed, unsealed, yawning
2 airy, bare, clear, exposed, extensive, free, navigable, not built-up, passable, rolling, spacious, sweeping, uncluttered, uncrowded, unenclosed, unfenced, unsheltered, wide, wide-open
3 accessible, available, free, free to all, general, nondiscriminatory, public, unconditional, unengaged, unoccupied, unqualified, unrestricted, up for grabs (informal) vacant
4 apparent, avowed, barefaced, blatant, bold, clear, conspicuous, downright, evident, flagrant, frank, manifest, noticeable, obvious, overt, plain, unconcealed, undisguised, visible
5 arguable, debatable, moot, undecided, unresolved, unsettled, up in the air, yet to be decided
6 disinterested, free, impartial, objective, receptive, unbiased, uncommitted, unprejudiced
7 (with)
to an easy target for, at the mercy of, defenceless against, disposed, exposed, liable, susceptible, vulnerable
8 above board, artless, candid, fair, frank, guileless, honest, ingenuous, innocent, natural, sincere, transparent, unreserved
9 filigree, fretted, holey, honeycombed, lacy, loose, openwork, porous, spongy
10 bounteous, bountiful, generous, liberal, munificent, prodigal
11 exposed, undefended, unfortified, unprotected
vb
12 begin, begin business, commence, get or start the ball rolling, inaugurate, initiate, kick off (informal) launch, put up one's plate, set in motion, set up shop, start
13 clear, crack, throw wide, unbar, unblock, unclose, uncork, uncover, undo, unfasten, unlock, unseal, untie, unwrap
14 expand, spread (out), unfold, unfurl, unroll
15 come apart, crack, rupture, separate, split
16 disclose, divulge, exhibit, explain, lay bare, pour out, show, uncover
Antonyms
, adj
1 & 2 bounded, closed, concealed, confined, covered, crowded, enclosed, fastened, limited, locked, obstructed, restricted, sealed, shut
3 & 4 covert, disguised, hidden, inaccessible, private, protected, restricted, secret, veiled
6 biased, partial, prejudiced
7 & 11 defended, protected
8 artful, cunning, introverted, reserved, secretive, sly, withdrawn
vb
12 close, conclude, end, finish, terminate
13 block, close, fasten, lock, obstruct, seal, shut