This is the 685th most frequent Dutch word.
openen
To open.
In this sentence, 'openen' is used as a literal verb to describe the act of opening a physical object, a door.
Ik ga de deur openen.
I am going to open the door.
In this context, 'openen' is applied metaphorically, referring to the act of starting or initiating an event.
Ze besloten het evenement te openen met een toespraak.
They decided to open the event with a speech.
Here, 'openen' refers to the commencement of business activities or making the shop accessible to customers.