Although in practice this cost-ratio may be open to debate, we assume that it is a valid representation of the decision maker's costs and benefits.
We would certainly be open to that idea -- assuming Tim can persuade us that he is tough enough to quickly and efficiently make the big restructuring moves (and cuts) that the combination would require.
This bridge was assumed to be open to traffic 4 months after the railing was cast.
where C* is the dimensional oxygen concentration, C 0 ∗ is the upper-surface oxygen concentration (the upper surface is assumed to be open to atmosphere), and C min ∗ is the minimum oxygen concentration that microorganisms need to be active.
Consent is an agreement that can be communicated verbally, with clear questions like, "Is this OK?" or statements such as "I'm open to trying XYZ" (assuming, of course, that both of those parties have the legal capacity to give consent, as defined by the state they're in).
By contrast, Mr. Hevesi said he was open to having Mr. Giuliani assume an official position in his administration if the mayor would accept it.
In addition to the fluid flow through the annulus and drill pipe, the upper ends of drill pipe and annular space are assumed to be opened to the atmosphere, creating two free surfaces.
Analyses of the field-scale pump tests were performed for two scenarios: one in which the entire unsaturated zone was open to the atmosphere and one assuming a cap of low permeability extending 0.6 m below land surface.
Gretchen is open to anything, but not ready to assume anything.
"It's open to the selectors but I assume and I think they should go with Dan, who beat me.
