open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
has opened
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present perfectof open (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the course of its 13-year career, the Warning has opened for acts ranging from the Foo Fighters to Yungblud, writing and recording tirelessly in between.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has opened inspections with both Lineage and Pearce related to the fire, the agency confirmed soon after the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"With global warming the potential has opened up for red wines as well," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The artist has opened his own Chanel pop-up store where plywood dresses simultaneously honor the brand while critiquing consumer culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Jacob has opened one of the books and is translating—haltingly, but with obvious pleasure.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
