with (one's) arms wide open

: a human upper limb

: something like or corresponding to an arm: such as

: the forelimb of a vertebrate

: to furnish or equip with weapons

: to furnish with something that strengthens or protects

: to equip or ready for action or operation

: a means (such as a weapon) of offense or defense

: a combat branch (as of an army)

: an organized branch of national defense (such as the navy)

: having great extent : vast

: extending over a vast area : extensive

: extending throughout a specified area or scope

: over a great distance or extent : widely

: over a specified distance, area, or extent

: so as to leave much space or distance between

: having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides

: being in a position or adjustment to permit passage : not shut or locked

: having a barrier (such as a door) so adjusted as to allow passage

: to move (something, such as a door) from a closed position

: to make available for entry or passage by turning back (something, such as a barrier) or removing (something, such as a cover or an obstruction)

: to make available for or active in a regular function

: opening

: open and unobstructed space: such as

: open air