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open topic

[/ˈoʊpən ˈtɑːpɪk/]
nounpl: open topics
tema aberto
1. A subject or issue that is available for discussion, debate, or further exploration without restrictions or predetermined conclusions
Climate change remains an open topic in scientific communities worldwide.
Mudanças climáticas permanecem um tema aberto nas comunidades científicas mundiais.
2. A matter that has not been fully resolved or settled and is still being considered
The budget allocation for next year is still an open topic in the board meeting.
A alocação do orçamento para o próximo ano ainda é um tema aberto na reunião da diretoria.
Synonyms
open questionunresolved issuedebatable mattersubject for discussion
Antonyms
closed topicsettled matterresolved issueconclusive topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema aberto
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
tema em aberto
Common alternative phrasing in European Portuguese
General
assunto aberto
Alternative translation used across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave the door open
up for discussion
on the table
still up in the air
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