open-ended

It doesn’t have to be an open-ended, lifetime commitment to Harris’ protection, but an arrangement that could be periodically reviewed, as time passes and potential danger wanes.

Netanyahu has said that, ultimately, Israel must keep open-ended security control over Gaza.

Wednesday’s statement also left the possibility of future live performances pretty open-ended: “Don’t know where, don’t know when...We hope to see you all again.”

Legions of fans were furious, blasting the ending as perplexing and open-ended.

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has responded to concerns the US attacks could prompt the start of a long conflict by insisting: "This is most certainly not open-ended".