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: being an operation or surgical procedure in which an incision is made such that the tissues are fully exposed <\/p>\n
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of a head injury : marked by fracture or penetration of the skull <\/p>\n
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of a tone : produced by an open string or on a wind instrument by the lip without the use of slides, valves, or keys <\/p>\n
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: characterized by ready accessibility and usually generous attitude: such as <\/p>\n
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of an organ pipe : not stopped at the top <\/p>\n
of a string on a musical instrument : not stopped by the finger <\/p>\n
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of punctuation : characterized by sparing use especially of the comma when possible without causing misinterpretation <\/p>\n
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: being an incomplete electrical circuit <\/p>\n
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: to move (something, such as a door) from a closed position <\/p>\n
: to make available for entry or passage by turning back (something, such as a barrier) or removing (something, such as a cover or an obstruction) <\/p>\n
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: to initiate access to (a computer file) prior to use <\/p>\n
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: to bring into view or come in sight of by changing position <\/p>\n
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: to commence action in a card game by making (a first bid), putting a first bet in (the pot), or playing (a card or suit) as first lead <\/p>\n
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: to restore or recall (something, such as an order) from a finally determined state to a state in which the parties are free to prosecute or oppose <\/p>\n
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: to become enlightened or responsive <\/p>\n
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: to begin a course or activity <\/p>\n
: to make a bet, bid, or lead in commencing a round or hand of a card game <\/p>\n
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: to provide the opening performance of a show before the main event <\/p>\n
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: open and unobstructed space: such as <\/p>\n
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: an open contest, competition, or tournament <\/p>\n
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: a public or unconcealed state or position <\/p>\n
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