open system
ˈəʊpən ˈsɪstəm
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Definition of open system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.computing system designed for interoperability and data exchangeTECH.
  • The software was developed for an open system to ensure compatibility across different platforms..
2.
thermodynamicsTECH.system that exchanges energy or matter with its surroundingsTECH.
  • In thermodynamics, an open system can exchange both heat and mass with its environment..
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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 system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

Terms related to open system

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Terms with open system included in their meaning

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release mechanismn.
technology
part or system that lets something open separate or move when activated
free marketn.
business
economic system where prices are set by open competition
WordPressn.
website software
open-source software used as a content management system for websites
Darwinn.
technology
open-source Unix operating system by Apple
Linuxn.
technology
computer operating system based on an open-source kernel
Linuxn.
kernel
open-source computer operating system kernel

Examples of open system in a sentence

  • They preferred an open system for better integration.
  • An open system allows for energy transfer.
  • Scientists studied the open system to understand energy flow.

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  1. French:système ouvert, ...
  2. German:offenes System, ...
  3. Italian:sistema aperto, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema abierto, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema aberto, ...
  6. Chinese:开放系统, ...
  7. Japanese:オープンシステム, 開放系, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظام مَفتوح, نِظَام مُنْفَتِح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת פְּתוּחָה, מַעֲרֶכֶת שֶׁמַּחֲלִיפָה אֶנֶרְגְּיָה אוֹ חֹמֶר עִם הַסְּבִיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:открытая система, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкрита система, відкриті системи, ...
  12. Hindi:खुला सिस्टम, खुली प्रणाली, ...
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