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v/i (trennb., hat -ge-) umg., bes. südd., österr. keep one’s ears open, ask around (ob to see whether, in case)* * *he|rụm|hor|chenvi sep (inf)to keep one's ears open* * *he·rum|hor·chenvi (fam) to ask around, to keep one's ears open* * *intransitives Verb (ugs.) keep one's ears open* * *herumhorchen v/i (trennb, hat -ge-) umg, besonders südd, österr keep one’s ears open, ask around (ob to see whether, in case)* * *intransitives Verb (ugs.) keep one's ears open -
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[̈ɪɪə]ear слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух ear редк. отверстие, скважина; to be all ears превратиться в слух; слушать с напряженным вниманием; to give ear (to smb.) выслушать (кого-л.) to be on one's ear быть раздраженным; to have long (или itching) ears быть любопытным to bring a storm about one's ears вызвать бурю негодования; вызвать большие нарекания to have (smb.'s) пользоваться (чьим-л.) благосклонным вниманием; to set by the ears рассорить; by the ears в ссоре ear колос ear колоситься ear редк. отверстие, скважина; to be all ears превратиться в слух; слушать с напряженным вниманием; to give ear (to smb.) выслушать (кого-л.) ear початок (кукурузы) ear слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух ear ухо ear ушко, проушина, дужка, ручка to gain the ear (of smb.) быть выслушанным (кем-л.) ear редк. отверстие, скважина; to be all ears превратиться в слух; слушать с напряженным вниманием; to give ear (to smb.) выслушать (кого-л.) ear слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух to be on one's ear быть раздраженным; to have long (или itching) ears быть любопытным in at one ear and out at the other в одно ухо вошло, в другое вышло; to keep one's ears open прислушаться; навострить уши; насторожиться; up to the ears по уши (в работе и т. п.) in at one ear and out at the other в одно ухо вошло, в другое вышло; to keep one's ears open прислушаться; навострить уши; насторожиться; up to the ears по уши (в работе и т. п.) mouse ear вчт. кнопка мыши ear слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух to have (smb.'s) пользоваться (чьим-л.) благосклонным вниманием; to set by the ears рассорить; by the ears в ссоре ear слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух in at one ear and out at the other в одно ухо вошло, в другое вышло; to keep one's ears open прислушаться; навострить уши; насторожиться; up to the ears по уши (в работе и т. п.) -
23 alerta
adj.alert.adv.on the alert, on the lookout, on the watch.intj.look out, alert, watch out, be alert.f.1 alert.alerta roja red alert2 stand-by, standby.3 arousal.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: alertar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: alertar.* * *► adverbio1 (vigilante) on the alert1 (atención) alert1 (señal) alert, warning1 look/watch out!\dar la (voz de) alerta to give the alerten estado de alerta on the alert* * *1. noun f. 2. adj.alert, watchful* * *1.EXCL watch out!2.ADJ ADV alert, watchfulestar alerta, estar ojo alerta — to be on the alert
3.SF alertdar la alerta, dar la voz de alerta — to raise the alarm
* * *Iadjetivo or adjetivo invariable alertestar alerta(s) — ( tener cuidado) to be alert; ( estar en guardia) to be on the alert
IImantener el ojo/el oído alerta — to keep watch/keep one's ears open
adverbio on the alertIIIfemenino alert* * *= vigilance, vigilant, watchful.Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.Ex. After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.Ex. Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.----* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* alerta del tiempo = weather warning.* alerta informativa = news alerts, information alert.* alerta roja = red alert.* alerta terrorista = terror alert.* alerta verde = green alert.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en estado de alerta = on standby, on alert.* estado de alerta = state of alert.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* señal de alerta = warning sign, warning signal.* servicio de alerta = alert service.* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.* * *Iadjetivo or adjetivo invariable alertestar alerta(s) — ( tener cuidado) to be alert; ( estar en guardia) to be on the alert
IImantener el ojo/el oído alerta — to keep watch/keep one's ears open
adverbio on the alertIIIfemenino alert* * *= vigilance, vigilant, watchful.Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.
Ex: After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.Ex: Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* alerta del tiempo = weather warning.* alerta informativa = news alerts, information alert.* alerta roja = red alert.* alerta terrorista = terror alert.* alerta verde = green alert.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en estado de alerta = on standby, on alert.* estado de alerta = state of alert.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* señal de alerta = warning sign, warning signal.* servicio de alerta = alert service.* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.* * *oralerttenemos que estar alerta(s) we have to be on the alertmantener el ojo alerta to keep watch, keep an eye out ( colloq)mantener el oído alerta to keep one's ears openon the alerten estado de alerta on alertuna llamada telefónica puso en alerta a la policía a telephone call alerted the policealguien dio la (voz de) alerta someone raised the alarmse oyeron gritos de alerta people could be heard shouting to raise the alarmCompuesto:red alert* * *
Del verbo alertar: ( conjugate alertar)
alerta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
alerta
alertar
alerta adjetivo
alert;
( estar en guardia) to be on the alert;
■ sustantivo femenino: dar la (voz de) alerta to raise the alarm;
en estado de alerta on alert
alertar ( conjugate alertar) verbo transitivo alerta a algn de algo to alert sb to sth
alerta
I adjetivo & adverbio alert: el perro puso las orejas alerta, the dog pricked up its ears
estar alerta, to be alert
II sustantivo femenino alert
dar la alerta, to alert
alertar verbo transitivo to alert [de, to]: los bomberos nos alertaron sobre el peligro de derrumbamiento, the fire brigade alerted us to the danger of collapse
' alerta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atento
- tanto
English:
alert
- look out for
- stand-to
- standby
- toe
- vigilant
- watch
- wit
- guard
- stand
* * *♦ adj o adj invalert♦ nfalert;en estado de alerta on alert;pusieron en alerta a las tropas they put the troops on standby;el vigía dio la (voz de) alerta the lookout raised the alarmalerta roja red alert♦ advon the alert;estar alerta to be on the alert♦ interjwatch o look out!* * *I adv:estar alerta be on the alert;estar ojo alerta keep an eye out;¡alerta! watch out!, be careful!II f alert;dar la alerta raise the alarm;poner en alerta alert;en estado de alerta on alert, in a state of alert* * *alerta adv: on the alertalerta nf: alert, alarm* * *alerta n alert -
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v/refl (trennb., hat -ge-) keep one’s ears open, ask around; sich nach einer Wohnung / Stelle umhören ask around about a flat / job* * *ụm|hö|renvr septo ask around* * *um|hö·renvr* * *reflexives Verb keep one's ears open; (direkt fragen) ask around* * *umhören v/r (trennb, hat -ge-) keep one’s ears open, ask around;sich nach einer Wohnung/Stelle umhören ask around about a flat/job* * *reflexives Verb keep one's ears open; (direkt fragen) ask around -
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1) General subject: bright to keep a bright lookout, have one's wits about one, prick up ears, stay sharp, to be there, watch, be all there, have wits about one, keep eyes skinned, keep watch, know the time of day, look out for squalls, be on the lookout (Officers are on the lookout for drunk drivers 24/7.), keep one's ears open, be on one's toes, be on the watch2) American: keep eyes on the ball3) Engineering: watch out4) Jargon: get the lead out, keep an eye out5) Set phrase: keep a weather eye open6) Makarov: be on guard, keep a bright lookout, prick up ( one's) ears, to be all there -
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♦ ear (1) /ɪə(r)/n.1 (anat.) orecchio, orecchia: inner ear, orecchio interno; outer ear, orecchio esterno; deaf in one ear, sordo da un orecchio; She whispered sweet nothings in his ear, gli sussurrò parole dolci nell'orecchio; I want to have my ears pierced, voglio farmi i buchi alle orecchie2 (fig.) orecchio: to have an ear for music [for languages], avere orecchio per la musica [per le lingue]; to play by ear, suonare a orecchio3 (fig.) attenzione; ascolto; orecchio: a sympathetic ear, disponibilità ad ascoltare; orecchio bendisposto; to close one's ear to st., rifiutarsi di ascoltare qc.; turarsi le orecchie; to strain one's ears, tendere le orecchie; to lend an ear to, prestare orecchio a; to gain sb. 's ear, trovare ascolto presso q.; riuscire a farsi ascoltare da q.; to have sb. 's ear, essere molto ascoltato da q.; It has come to my ear that…, mi è giunto all'orecchio che…● (fam. USA) ear-bender, chiacchierone, chiacchierona; attaccabottoni □ (fam. USA) ear candy, musichetta (o motivetto) orecchiabile □ ear-catcher, cosa che colpisce l'orecchio; canzone (musica, ecc.) orecchiabile □ ear defenders, tappi auricolari □ (anat.) ear lobe, lobo dell'orecchio □ ear-piercing, (sost.) pratica di forare le orecchie, piercing all'orecchio; (agg.) penetrante, lacerante □ (zool.) ear shell, orecchia di mare; abalone □ (zool.) ear snail, chiocciola di mare □ (med.) ear specialist, otoiatra □ ear-splitting, assordante; rintronante; lacerante; che spacca i timpani (fam.) □ (med.) ear trumpet, cornetto acustico □ (leg.) ear-witness, testimone auricolare □ about one's ears, addosso; su di sè: to bring st. down about one's ears, tirarsi addosso qc. ( anche fig.) □ (fam.) to be all ears, essere tutt'orecchi (fig.) □ (fam.) My ears were burning, mi fischiavano le orecchie (fig.) □ from ear to ear, da un orecchio all'altro □ to give sb. a thick ear, dare un ceffone (o uno schiaffone) a q. □ to go in (at) one ear and out (at) the other, entrare da un orecchio e uscire dall'altro (fig.) □ to have (o to keep) an ear to the ground, tenere le orecchie aperte; stare in campana □ (fam.) to have st. coming out of one's ears, averne a bizzeffe di qc.; avere tanto… da non saperne che fare □ to have good ears, avere l'udito fine □ to keep one's ears open, tenere le orecchie aperte □ to listen with half an ear, ascoltare distrattamente (o con un orecchio solo) □ (fam.) out on one's ear, licenziato; messo alla porta; buttato fuori; a spasso □ to set by the ears, mettere in subbuglio; creare scompiglio fra; far litigare □ (fam.) up to one's ears, fino al collo; fin sopra i capelli; fino agli occhi: to be up to one's ears in debt, essere indebitato fino al collo; to be up to one's ears in work, avere lavoro fin sopra i capelli.ear (2) /ɪə(r)/n. (bot.)1 spiga(to) ear /ɪə(r)/v. i.( di cereale) spigare; fare la spiga. -
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ear [ɪər]1. nouna. oreille f• I'm all ears! (inf) je suis tout ouïe !• your ears must have been burning! (inf) vous avez dû entendre vos oreilles siffler !• you'll be out on your ear if you're not careful (inf) tu vas te faire virer (inf) si tu ne fais pas attentionb. [of grain, plant] épi m2. compounds* * *[ɪə(r)] 1.1) oreille finner/middle ear — oreille f interne/moyenne
2) Botany (of wheat, corn) épi m2.••to be all ears — (colloq) être tout ouïe
to be out on one's ear — (colloq) ( from job) avoir été mis à la porte (colloq); ( from home) être à la rue
to get a thick ear — (colloq) recevoir une baffe (colloq)
to have ou keep one's ear to the ground — garder l'œil ouvert
to play it by ear — fig improviser
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28 держать ухо востро
1) General subject: have( one's) ear open, keep both eyes open, keep eyes open, keep eyes peeled, keep one's weather, keep an eye cocked, keep eyes skinned, have an eye out for something, keep one's ears open, look out for squalls2) Colloquial: buck ideas up, keep weather eye open3) Jargon: keep one's eyes open4) Set phrase: keep one's eyes peeling, (imp.; more freq. inf. & imper.; not used with neg.) be on one's guard, (imp.; more freq. inf. & imper.; not used with neg.) be on the alert, (imp.; more freq. inf. & imper.; not used with neg.) keep a sharp lookout for (smb.), keep a weather eye openУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > держать ухо востро
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1) General subject: be on guard, be on one's guard, be on the alert, be on the look-out, be ready at call, have all eyes about one, keep ears open, keep eyes open, look out (look out! - осторожнее!, берегись!), on the alert, to be on guard, to be on the look-out, to be on the outlook, to be ready at call, have wits about one, keep watch, know the time of day, look out, look out for squalls, keep one's ears open2) Colloquial: buck ideas up3) American: keep eyes on the ball4) Makarov: be on the outlook -
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anat Ohr nt;\ear, nose and throat specialist Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Arzt, -Ärztin m, f, HNO-Arzt, -Ärztin m, f;to have good \ears gute Ohren [o ein feines Gehör] haben;PHRASES:to be up to one's \ears in debt/work bis über die Ohren in Schulden/Arbeit stecken;to be all \ears ganz Ohr sein;to listen with half an \ear [nur] mit halbem Ohr zuhören;to go in one \ear and out the other zum einen Ohr hinein- und zum anderen wieder hinausgehen ( fam)to keep one's \ears open die Ohren offen halten;[to give sb] a thick \ear ( esp Brit) jdm ein paar hinter die Ohren geben ( fam), jdm eine runterhauen ( fam)to close one's \ears to sth etw ignorieren;sb's \ears are flapping jd spitzt die Ohren ( fam)to gain the \ear of sb bei jdm Gehör finden;to have the \ear of sb jds Vertrauen nt habenagr Ähre f -
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[ɪə] I сущ.1) ухо, ушная раковинаinner ear — анат. внутреннее ухо
middle ear — анат. среднее ухо
outer ear — анат. наружное ухо
2)а) способность слышать, слухб) = musical ear / ear for music музыкальный слух3) молва, слух, сплетни, толкиSyn:4)а) проушина, ручка, ушкоб) редк. отверстие, скважина5) благосклонность, расположение, симпатииto have smb.'s ear — пользоваться чьим-л. благожелательным отношением
to gain the ear of business and political leaders — привлекать на свою сторону деловую и политическую элиту
They seem to be gaining the ear of the government. — Правительство, похоже, к ним прислушивается.
••to be all ears — превратиться в слух; слушать с напряжённым вниманием
to bring a storm about one's ears — вызвать бурю негодования; вызвать большие нарекания
to give ear to smb. — выслушать кого-л.
to have long / itching ears — быть любопытным
to keep one's ears open — прислушаться; насторожиться
to perk / prick up one's ears — навострить уши
to pierce smb.'s ear — оглушать
to set smb. by the ears — рассорить кого-л.
In at one ear and out at the other. посл. — В одно ухо вошло, в другое вышло.
II 1. сущ.up to the ears — по уши, полностью (занятый) (чем-л.)
1) колос ( у злаковых)2) амер. кукурузный початок2. гл.1) колоситься ( о злаковых)The rye was beginning to ear. — Рожь начинала колоситься.
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Inoun1) ухо2) слух; an ear for music музыкальный слух; to play by ear играть по слуху; to have a good (bad) ear иметь хороший (плохой) слух; to strain one's ears напрягать слух3) ушко, проушина, дужка, ручка4) rare отверстие, скважинаto be all ears превратиться в слух; слушать с напряженным вниманиемto give ear to smb. выслушать кого-л.to gain the ear of smb. быть выслушанным кем-л.in at one ear and out at the other в одно ухо вошло, в другое вышлоto keep one's ears open прислушаться; навострить уши; насторожитьсяup to the ears по уши (в работе и т. п.)to bring a storm about one's ears вызвать бурю негодования; вызвать большие нареканияto have smb.'s ear пользоваться чьим-л. благосклонным вниманиемto set by the ears рассоритьby the ears в ссореto be on one's ear быть раздраженнымto have long (или itching) ears быть любопытнымII1. noun1) колос2) початок (кукурузы)2. verbколоситься* * *(n) ухо* * *1) ухо; слух 2) колос* * *[ɪə] n. ухо, слух; ручка сосуда; ушко, проушина [тех.]; ручка, подвеска, дужка; скважина, отверстие; колос, початок* * *дужкаколоснасторожитьсяпочатокпроушинаручкаслухухоушко* * *I сущ. 1) ухо, ушная раковина 2) а) способность слышать б) музыкальный слух 3) перен. молва II 1. сущ. а) колос (у злаковых) б) амер. кукурузный початок 2. гл. а) о злаковых колоситься б) амер. о кукурузе давать початки, выбрасывать початки -
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Ⅰear [ɪə] n1) у́хо2) слух;an ear for music музыка́льный слух
;to play by ear игра́ть по слу́ху
;to have a good (bad) ear име́ть хоро́ший (плохо́й) слух
;to strain one's ears напряга́ть слух
3) ушко́, проу́шина, ду́жка, ру́чка4) редк. отве́рстие, сква́жина◊to be all ears преврати́ться в слух; слу́шать с напряжённым внима́нием
;to give ear to smb. вы́слушать кого́-л.
;to gain the ear of smb. быть вы́слушанным кем-л.
;in (at) one ear and out (at) the other в одно́ у́хо вошло́, в друго́е вы́шло
;to keep one's ears open прислу́шаться; навостри́ть у́ши; насторожи́ться
;up to the ears по́ уши ( в работе и т.п.)
;to bring a storm ( или hornets' nest) about one's ears вы́звать бу́рю негодова́ния; вы́звать больши́е нарека́ния
;to have smb.'s ear по́льзоваться чьим-л. благоскло́нным внима́нием
;to set by the ears рассо́рить
;to have long ( или itching) ears быть любопы́тным
Ⅱear [ɪə]1. n1) ко́лос2) поча́ток (кукуру́зы)2. v колоси́ться; дава́ть поча́тки -
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1) General subject: cock one's ears, cock up one's ears, keep one's ears open, look about, prick up ears, prick up one's ears, grow suspicious (at smth), grow wary, become concerned or alarmed, sit up and take notice2) Makarov: grow circumspect, cock the ears -
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I [ɪə(r)] norecchio, orecchiait goes in one ear and out the other — mi (or ti etc) entra da un orecchio ed esce dall'altro
II [ɪə(r)] nto play sth by ear — (tune) suonare qc a orecchio
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39 alerta
Del verbo alertar: ( conjugate alertar) \ \
alerta es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoMultiple Entries: alerta alertar
alerta adjetivo alert; ( estar en guardia) to be on the alert; ■ sustantivo femenino: dar la (voz de) alerta to raise the alarm; en estado de alerta on alert
alertar ( conjugate alertar) verbo transitivo alerta a algn de algo to alert sb to sth
alerta
I adjetivo & adverbio alert: el perro puso las orejas alerta, the dog pricked up its ears
estar alerta, to be alert
II sustantivo femenino alert
dar la alerta, to alert
alertar verbo transitivo to alert [de, to]: los bomberos nos alertaron sobre el peligro de derrumbamiento, the fire brigade alerted us to the danger of collapse ' alerta' also found in these entries: Spanish: atento - tanto English: alert - look out for - stand-to - standby - toe - vigilant - watch - wit - guard - stand -
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General subject: hark, keep one's ears open, lay to heart (к совету, упрёку), listen, take to heart (к совету, упрёку)
См. также в других словарях:
open — o|pen1 W1S1 [ˈəupən US ˈou ] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(door/container etc)¦ 2¦(eyes/mouth)¦ 3¦(not enclosed)¦ 4¦(not covered)¦ 5 the open air 6¦(business/building etc)¦ 7¦(not restricted)¦ 8¦(opportunity)¦ 9¦(not secret)¦ 10¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
open — 1 adjective NOT CLOSED 1 DOOR/CONTAINER not closed, so that you can go through, take things out, or put things in: an open window | I guess I did leave the door open. | I can t get this milk open. | wide open (=completely open): The door was wide … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Open — O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open chain — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open circuit — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open communion — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open consonant — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open diapason — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open flank — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open harmony — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Open hawse — Open O pen, a. [AS. open; akin to D. open, OS. opan, G. offan, Icel. opinn, Sw. [ o]ppen, Dan. aaben, and perh. to E. up. Cf. {Up}, and {Ope}.] 1. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English