1. A legal case or administrative process that has been initiated but not yet concluded or closed
The investigation remains an open case after three years.
A investigação permanece um processo aberto após três anos.
2. In business context, an ongoing procedure or workflow that is still in progress
We have several open processes waiting for approval.
Temos vários processos abertos aguardando aprovação.
3. A matter or issue that remains unresolved or pending
The contract negotiations are still an open process.
As negociações do contrato ainda são um processo aberto.