open primary US
ˈəʊpən ˈpraɪməri
open primaries
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Definition of open primary - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

electionTECH.USprimary election open to all registered votersTECH.US
  • The state held an open primary for the governor's race.
  • Many voters participated in the open primary this year.
  • An open primary encourages broader voter engagement.
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Expressions with open

open toadj.
not closed or restricted allowing access
The garden is open to the public.
open upv.
start operating or functioning
The shop will open up at 9 AM.
crack openv.
open something by breaking or splitting it
He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock.
open outv.
unfold or spread out something
She helped to open out the map on the table.
keep one's eyes openv.
stay alert and notice what is happening around you
You should keep your eyes open when walking at night.
open its doorsv.
allow people to enter
The museum will open its doors to the public next week.

Expressions with primary

primary educationn.
first stage of formal education typically for children aged 5 to 11
Primary education focuses on basic skills like reading and math.
primary schooln.
school for children aged 5 to 11
She started primary school at age five.
primary sourcen.
original or firsthand material used as evidence in research
The historian examined primary sources from the trial.
primary addressn.
main location where someone usually lives or receives important mail
The bank needs your primary address for account records.
primary targetn.
main person thing or group that an action or plan is aimed at
The primary target of the campaign is young adult consumers.
of primary importanceadj.
more important than anything else in a situation
Safety is of primary importance in this laboratory.
primary bedroomn.
main bedroom in a house or apartment
The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.
primary beneficiaryn.
person or group named to receive benefits before any others
She listed her spouse as the primary beneficiary on the insurance policy.
primary structuren.
most basic level of structure in a system
Understanding the primary structure is crucial for analysis.
post-primaryadj.
relating to education after the primary level
She teaches at a post-primary school.

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ballotdemocracyelectionfranchiseparticipationpoliticsvoting

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  1. French:primaire ouverte, ...
  2. German:Offene Vorwahl, ...
  3. Italian:primaria aperta, ...
  4. Spanish:primaria abierta, ...
  5. Portuguese:eleição primária aberta, ...
  6. Chinese:开放式初选, ...
  7. Japanese:オープン・プライマリー, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتِخابات أَوَّلِيَّة مَفْتوحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּחִירָה רִאשׁוֹנִית פְּתוּחָה, ...
  10. Russian:открытые первичные выборы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкриті праймеріз, ...
  12. Hindi:खुला प्राथमिक चुनाव, ...

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