open mind

ˈoʊpən maɪnd

Definition

Definition of open mind - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

attitudemental state willing to consider new ideas or views

She always approaches problems with an open mind.
An open mind helped him accept unfamiliar cultural practices.
They maintained an open mind during the brainstorming session.

broad-mindedness

open-mindedness

receptiveness

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Expressions with open mind

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keep an open mind

be willing to consider new ideas

She always tries to keep an open mind during discussions.

have an open mind

be willing to consider new ideas

She always tries to have an open mind when meeting new people.

Expressions with open

open to

adj.

not closed or restricted allowing access

The garden is open to the public.

open up

start operating or functioning

The shop will open up at 9 AM.

crack open

open something by breaking or splitting it

He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock..

open out

unfold or spread out something

She helped to open out the map on the table..

keep one's eyes open

stay alert and notice what is happening around you

You should keep your eyes open when walking at night.

open its doors

allow people to enter

The museum will open its doors to the public next week.

Expressions with mind

mind game

game involving logical thinking

Chess is often considered a mind game.

mind reader

performer who pretends to read minds

The mind reader's show was full of surprises.

never mind

exp.

do not worry about it

Never mind, it's not important.

wouldn't mind

express willingness or lack of objection to something happening

I wouldn't mind going to the park this afternoon.

what's on your mind

exp.

asking what someone is thinking or feeling

You seem quiet today, what's on your mind?

bring to mind

cause to remember something

The smell of the ocean brought to mind my childhood summers.

change your mind

decide to do something different

If the plan feels risky, you can still change your mind before signing.

come to mind

appear in one's thoughts spontaneously

When I see the ocean, memories of our trip come to mind.

do you mind

exp.

ask someone politely for a favor

Do you mind helping me with this?

don't mind me

intj.

used to say you are not trying to interrupt or disturb

Don't mind me, just grabbing my bag.

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French:ouverture d'esprit, ...
German:offener Geist, ...
Italian:mente aperta, ...
Spanish:mente abierta, ...
Portuguese:mente aberta, ...
Chinese:开放的心态, ...
Japanese:柔軟な心, ...
Arabic:عقل منفتح, ...
Hebrew:רֹאשׁ פָּתוּחַ, ...
Russian:открытость, ...
Ukrainian:відкритість, ...
Hindi:खुला मन, ...
Bengali:উন্মুক্ত মন, ...
Catalan:ment oberta, ...
Czech:otevřená mysl, ...
Danish:åbent sind, ...
Dutch:open geest, ...
Greek:ανοιχτό μυαλό, ...
Hungarian:nyitottság, ...
Khmer:ចិត្តទូលាយ, ...
Korean:열린 마음, ...
Persian:ذهن باز, ...
Polish:otwarty umysł, ...
Portuguese (BR):mente aberta, ...
Romanian:minte deschisă, ...
Swedish:öppet sinne, ...
Thai:ความเปิดกว้างทางความคิด, ...
Turkish:açık fikir, ...
Vietnamese:tư duy cởi mở, ...

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