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TO START TO DO SOMETHING


I'd like to open the meeting by thanking our hosts.

Synonyms and examples


begin
I'll begin working on the project this weekend.
start
Have you started your homework yet?
commence
formal
We commenced listening to Uncle Jim's long story, knowing we were in for it now.
embark on/upon something
formal
That fateful morning, she embarked upon the longest solo climb in history.
enter on/upon something
formal
With his diagnosis, we entered upon the most difficult time of our lives.
get cracking
"Do you have that report for me?" "Not yet, but I'll get cracking on it right now."
dive in/dive into something
He just dives into assembling the furniture without taking a single look at the instructions first.
set about something
She set about trying to change her password on her work computer.
get on with something
I'd love to chat, but I really should be getting on with this paperwork.
start/set/get the ball rolling
Well, since it's my meeting, I'll get the ball rolling by asking if anyone has anything they'd like to bring up before we get into the agenda.
put/set something in motion
After the accident on the factory floor, the committee put in motion a new safety protocol.

Antonym and example


stop
Stop bothering your brother!
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beginning
end
opening
commencement
formal
kick-off
the outset
the onset of something
outbreak
origin
genesis
formal
the dawn of something
literary
dawning
birth
inception
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When you start to do something, you begin it. The start of something is a beginning.

ABLE TO BE TRAVELLED ON


The mountain pass opens 1 May.

Synonyms and examples


clear
The fallen tree has been removed and the walking path is now clear.
passable
The mountain roads remain passable throughout the winter.
be accessed
The car park can be accessed via a sliproad.

Antonyms and examples


blocked
The road's been blocked by an accident.
impassable
The roads were impassable after the mudslide.
closed
The pass is closed due to bad weather.

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accessible by
The island is only accessible by boat.
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transparent
see-through
sheer
diaphanous
literary
crystal clear
translucent
often approving
sunny
fair
fine
mainly UK
good
nice
mild
clement
formal
temperate
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When glass or water is clear, it is easy to see through. If a path or road is clear, it is able to be travelled on. If the weather is clear, it is pleasant, dry and sunny.

TELLING THE TRUTH AND ABLE TO BE TRUSTED


He's quite open about his weaknesses.

Synonyms and examples


honest
The new MP was refreshingly honest with her constituents.
straight
Just be straight with her and tell her how you feel.
sincere
He's so sincere that you know exactly where you stand with him.
truthful
Are you being truthful with me?
trustworthy
In a small town, if someone isn't trustworthy, everyone knows it.
reputable
Make sure you insure your home with a reputable company.
candid
We had a very candid discussion.
frank
To be frank, I didn't know what I was doing.
transparent
The management promised to be totally transparent about where the funds were spent.
guileless
As a child she was exuberant and guileless.

Antonyms and examples


dishonest
I was scammed by a dishonest mechanic.
insincere
disapproving
Are all politicians insincere?
untrustworthy
I wouldn't let him watch your flat while you're gone - he's rather untrustworthy.
disreputable
Her first job was writing for a disreputable tabloid.
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If someone is honest, they tell the truth and can be trusted.

TO BEGIN TO (MAKE SOMETHING) HAPPEN


The meeting opened with a short word of welcome to new members.

Synonyms and examples


start
Hurry up – the film has already started.
begin
The ceremony is about to begin.
commence
The meeting commenced with a moment of silence.
originate
The idea for the business originated with my grandmother's recipes.
arrive
I think winter has definitely arrived.
arise
formal
They could not anticipate when problems might arise.
come along
Until the internet came along, not many people had the opportunity to publish their opinions.
get underway
After a brief delay the meeting got underway.
kick off
informal
The grand opening of the store kicked off with a brass band.
break out
Then the war broke out, and everything changed.

Antonym and example


end
What time is the concert supposed to end?
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start (something) up
set something up
set up shop
hang (out) a/your shingle
found
establish
launch
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When something begins to happen, or you make something to begin to happen, you start it. If you start a business, organization, etc., you create it.

open | American Thesaurus


open


adjective
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An open window. An open boat. With open arms.

Synonyms


not shut
unshut
not closed
unclosed
ajar
agape
gaping
yawning
not covered
uncovered
coverless
unenclosed
unsealed
unfastened
unlocked
extended
unfolded
welcoming

Antonyms


shut
covered
enclosed
sealed
fastened
locked
folded
The boat headed for the open sea. Hunting is easiest in open country.

Synonyms


expansive
wide
unbounded
unfenced
unobstructed
uncluttered
exposed
clear
uncrowded
uninhabited
not built up

Antonyms


restricted
shut in
bounded
protected
narrow
obstructed
crowded
cluttered
The store is open from 9 till 5.

Synonyms


doing business
open for business
open to the public
available
accessible

Antonyms


unavailable
inaccessible
out of bounds
off limits
She's a very friendly, open person.

Synonyms


openhearted
forthright
sincere
natural
plain
artless
straightforward
honest
candid
outgoing
extroverted
frank
direct
outspoken

Antonyms


introverted
reticent
reserved
A juror must keep an open mind.

Synonyms


impartial
objective
unprejudiced
unbiased
unbigoted
disinterested
impersonal
fair
just
receptive
responsive

Antonyms


prejudiced
biased
bigoted
subjective
unfair
unjust
stubborn
obdurate

open


verb
Please open the door. Open the book to page 78. They can't open the road until the snow is cleared.

Synonyms


unclose
throw open
set ajar
move aside
swing aside
unlock
unfasten
unbar
unseal
unfold
expand
lay open
crack
Slang
clear
unblock

Antonyms


shut
lock
fasten
bar
seal
fold
block
obstruct
We'll open the meeting by singing the national anthem.

Synonyms


begin
commence
start initiate
inaugurate
originate
launch
embark upon
set in motion
get the ball rolling
institute
found
create
undertake
establish

Antonyms


end
conclude
finish
terminate
shut down
What time does the building open?.

Synonyms


open to the public
become available for use
permit access
afford entrance
receive customers
start business

Antonym


close
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