open space

/ˈoʊpən speɪs/

an area designed for public use or free movement

The new office building features an open space for collaboration.

The office has a shared area where employees can work together.

general

an area that is not enclosed or restricted, often used for public or communal activities

The park provides a beautiful open space for families to relax.

The park is a large, unrestricted area where families can enjoy outdoor activities.

Commonly used in urban planning and architecture to describe areas like parks, plazas, or shared workspaces.

Business

a workspace designed to encourage interaction and flexibility, often without fixed partitions

Many modern companies prefer open space offices to foster creativity.

Companies choose open offices to promote teamwork and adaptability.

In business, this refers to office layouts that replace traditional cubicles with shared areas.

Collocations

open space officea workplace design with minimal partitionspublic open spacean area accessible to the general public

a workspace without walls or partitions

an area with vegetation, often public

The meaning of 'open space' varies by context—urban planning, business, or general use.

Specify the domain (e.g., 'open space office') to clarify meaning.

The term combines 'open' (unrestricted) and 'space' (area), reflecting its literal meaning of an accessible or free area.

In urban planning, 'open space' often refers to parks or recreational areas. In business, it describes office layouts promoting collaboration.

open

unrestricted or accessible

adjective

space

an area or volume

noun

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