| Main Entry: | open |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | begin |
Synonyms: |
begin business, bow, commence, convene, embark, get things rolling, inaugurate, initiate, jump, kick off, launch, meet, raise the curtain, ring in, set in motion, set up shop, sit, start, start the ball rolling |
Antonyms: |
close, conclude, end, finish, shut |