openstaande

Openstaande is a Dutch term that functions as an adjective meaning not yet settled, resolved, or completed. It is commonly used in formal or administrative contexts to describe items that require action or are awaiting closure. The form openstaande comes from the verb openstaan (to stand open) and is used to modify nouns such as posten, bedragen, of taken.

In finance and accounting, openstaande refers to items that have not been settled. Openstaande posten, for example, are invoices or receivables that are outstanding and awaiting payment. The concept is central to accounts receivable and cash flow management, where openstaande bedragen indicate amounts still owed by customers. In bookkeeping and ERP systems, the status openstaand is used to distinguish unresolved balances from closed or settled records.

In human resources and recruitment, openstaande vacatures are current job openings. This usage highlights positions that are available and recruiting. The term can also appear in project or operations management to describe openstaande taken or openstaande fouten, meaning tasks or error messages that are pending resolution.

In other domains, openstaande can describe pending issues in IT, production planning, or customer service. It often implies a need for action, response, or payment, and is contrasted with closed, resolved, or betaalde (paid) items.

Synonyms in certain contexts include uitstaand or onbetaald in financial settings, while in general usage openstaan-related forms are preferred. Openstaande statements help organizations monitor liabilities, obligations, and opportunities that require attention.