Microphone gaffe — A microphone gaffe, sometimes referred to as an open microphone (in aviation, a stuck mic), is an error whereby a microphone is switched on in proximity of a subject who is unaware that their remarks are being broadcast. The error allows… … Wikipedia
microphone — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ boom, cordless, headset, radio, underwater, wireless ▪ condenser ▪ external … Collocations dictionary
open — I. adjective (opener; openest) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German offan open, Old English ūp up Date: before 12th century 1. having no enclosing or confining barrier ; accessible on all or nearly all sides … New Collegiate Dictionary
Open mike — also refers to Open Mike with Mike Bullard, a Canadian comedy series, or an open mic gaffe An open mike or open mic is a live show where audience members may perform at the microphone. Usually, the performers sign up in advance for a time slot… … Wikipedia
Open Your Heart (Madonna song) — Open Your Heart Single by Madonna from the album True Blue B side … Wikipedia
Open Sound System — Original author(s) Hannu Savolainen Developer(s) 4Front Technologies Initial release 1992 Stable release 4.2 Build 2005 / August 5, 2011; 3 months ago … Wikipedia
Microphone — For the indie film, see Microphone (film). Microphones redirects here. For the indie band, see The Microphones. A … Wikipedia
open mike — noun Etymology: mike (IV) (microphone) : a period of time when amateur singers or comics may perform (as at a nightclub) usually without auditioning first * * * noun, pl ⋯ mikes [count] : an event in which anyone may use a microphone to sing,… … Useful english dictionary
open — openly, adv. openness, n. /oh peuhn/, adj. 1. not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night. 2. (of a door, gate, window sash, or the like) set so as to… … Universalium
open — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb 1 door, window, box, etc. ADVERB ▪ fully, wide ▪ She opened all the windows wide to let some fresh air in. ▪ gingerly ▪ Fred opened the box gingerly and peered inside … Collocations dictionary
