half-open

language: en

definitions

  1. adjective
    Not completely open or closed; existing in an intermediate state between shut and wide open, typically describing physical objects like doors, windows, or fans.
    en: Not completely open or closed; existing in an intermediate state between shut and wide open, typically describing physical objects like doors, windows, or fans.
  2. adjective
    Partially revealed or disclosed; not fully known, understood, or accessible to everyone.
    en: Partially revealed or disclosed; not fully known, understood, or accessible to everyone.
  3. adjective
    In computing, a network connection state where the link is established but not fully terminated.
    en: In computing, a network connection state where the link is established but not fully terminated.

examples

  1. She held a half-open fan in her hand while sitting by the window.

    She held a half-open fan in her hand while sitting by the window.

  2. The investigation resulted in a half-open report regarding the incident.

    The investigation resulted in a half-open report regarding the incident.

  3. The firewall blocked the traffic because of a half-open connection attempt.

    The firewall blocked the traffic because of a half-open connection attempt.