present participle of lay open

(patent law, Japan and South Korea) To publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration. / (transitive) To expose or reveal (something).

(sports) An undefended goal. / An opportunity that is readily available.

(idiomatic) With enthusiasm, as if embracing

(law) An opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case, but merely advises on the constitutionality or interpretation of a law.

(business) A corporate officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for executing decisions of the chief executive officer (CEO) according to their decided schedule; often initialised as COO.

(finance) A collective investment scheme which can issue and redeem shares at any time.

A bar at which drinks are served without charge, usually at a social event.

plural of open market

(finance) The beginning of formal trading on an exchange, usually signalled by the opening bell.