opened

verb

1. 1

   To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

   “Turn the doorknob to open the door.”

2. 2

   To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.

   “He opened a path through the undergrowth.”

3. 3

   To bring up, broach.

   “I don't want to open that subject.”

4. 4

   To enter upon, begin.

   “to open a case in court, or a meeting”

5. 5

   To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.

   “to open a closed fist”

6. 6

   To make accessible to customers or clients.

   “I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.”

7. 7

   To start (a campaign).

   “Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.”

8. 8

   To become open.

   “The door opened all by itself.”

9. 9

   To begin conducting business.

   “The shop opens at 9:00.”

10. 10

    To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.

11. 11

    To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker.

    “After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.”

12. 12

    To reveal one's hand.

    “Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.”

13. 13

    (of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.

14. 14

    To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.