open-v; 7 Senses

Sense Number 1: (cause something to) become unobstructed or accessible”

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] OPEN NP2[patient] NP1[theme] OPEN
NOTE: compare carefully to sense 5; this sense refers to a 'container' being made accessible by opening a portal (ie: open the box; or open the lid; or open the lid to the box) In sense 6, there is no distinction between portal and container.
NOTE: Concrete uses only

Examples:
She opened the hood to check the oil.
The door won't open.
We had to open the soup can with a knife.
The can opener opens bottles too!
We must open the gates!

Mappings:
VerbNet: other_cos-45.4
FrameNet: Closure
PropBank: open.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: cause or become accessible state, make or become available

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] OPEN NP2[patient] NP1[theme] OPEN Includes: OPEN UP
NOTE: Abstract uses only

Examples:
This decision will open him to attacks from the press.
That memory opened old wounds.
She opened her heart to me.
I tried talking to her about it and she opened up to me slowly.
They are opening that land for commercial use.
A position in the neurology department has just opened.
This opens up new possibilities!
The Episcopal Church recently opened up the priesthood to women.

Mappings:
VerbNet: appear-48.1.1,other_cos-45.4
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: open.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6, 7
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
open_up 1, 2, 3, 7

Sense Number 3: initiate, begin an activity or operation

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 OPEN[punctual] (up) NP2[patient] (PP{with NP[instrument]}) Includes: OPEN UP

Examples:
He opens every lecture with a joke.
Stocks opened lower this morning.
In that chess game, white opened with the queen's knight.
They opened a new library downtown.
You need a license to open up a liquor store.
That store doesn't open for business on Sundays.
Voting has opened for the blogging scholarship.
Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt opened for The Eagles.
Breckenridge Resort's Peak 8 base area opened for the season this week.

Mappings:
VerbNet: establish-55.5-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: open.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4, 9
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
open_up 5

Sense Number 4: lead to

Examples:
The forest suddenly opened into a field of wild flowers.
The master bedroom opens to a large terrace.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: open.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8, 10

Sense Number 5: unfold or extend something

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] OPEN NP2[patient[concrete]]
NOTE: compare carefully to sense 1; in this sense, there is no distinction between portal and container (ie, you cannot rephrase example 2 as, "She opened her body for a hug.") Includes: OPEN UP

Examples:
The eagle opened his mighty wings.
She opened her arms for a hug.
He held it underhand and opened up his fingers.

Mappings:
VerbNet: other_cos-45.4,crane-40.3.2
FrameNet: Body_movement
PropBank: open.01,open.03
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
open_up 1, 6

Sense Number 6: shoot at

Commentary: Is: OPEN FIRE

Examples:
The troops opened fire on innocent civilians.
The squad opened fire on the prisoner.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
open_fire 1

Sense Number 7: display the contents of a file or application on a computer

Examples:
I can't seem to open any of these Ascii files.
After you open your browser, select the preferences tab.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11