Open

1. In general, open refers to something that can be accessed.

2. When referring to computer software, open commonly refers to the process of executing or running a program or accessing or reading a file.

3. When referring to computer hardware or other hardware devices, open refers to physically removing a compartment, such as removing the computer case cover.

4. When referring to a network port, open refers to a specific port being enabled, so that traffic can be transferred through it.

5. When using FTP, open is a command used to establish a connection with a remote computer.

Also see: Execute, Network definitions, Open file, Open with