open#1 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
examples He opened the meeting with a long speech
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym start, start up, embark on, commence
Derivationally related form open → opener; open → opening
Derivationally related form open → opening
Antonym open → close
Also see open → open up
Hyponym inaugurate; call to order
Incoming links
Derivationally related form opening → open
Derivationally related form opener → open; opening → open
Hyponym start, start up, embark on, commence
Hypernym inaugurate; call to order
Antonym close → open

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