open with

Idioms  

1. Begin with, as in The concert season opens with the Symphony performing Mahler's Ninth. This idiom uses open in the sense of “begin,” a usage dating from the late 1600s.

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Example Sentences

She had submitted an annual leave request to cover her time away on 7 June and been open with her managers about her plans.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Stocks, meanwhile, were set for a modestly weaker open, with the S&P 500 called 26 points lower and the Nasdaq priced for a 245 point decline.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

—European indexes were largely higher at the open, with the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 nudging up 0.1% after sliding sharply Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Against the back wall were her bags, one open with a couple pieces of clothing pulled out.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline