English Expression · Intermediate
open shop
To begin work or operations
Pronunciation: say open shop
Meaning
A workplace or business that does not require employees to be members of a labor union.
Example
The company operates as an open shop, allowing both union and non-union employees to work together.
The company operates as an open shop, allowing both union and non-union employees to work together.
Practice tips
- Practice open shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.