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open

open

Meaning of open

make accessible

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EN-UK/ˈəʊpən/
EN-US/tu ˈoʊpən/
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open with Russian translation

open usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Откройте шторы, чтобы впустить дневной свет.

Open the curtains to let in daylight.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я всегда открываю окно, когда крашу комнату.

I always open a window when painting a room.

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open belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

openоткрывать
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

open synonyms

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unlock
Specifically to remove a lock or lock mechanism; implies something was locked before.
unseal
To break or remove a seal; more formal and specific (envelopes, packages, jars).
uncover
To remove a cover or to reveal something hidden; commonly used both literally and figuratively.
unlatch
To open by releasing or lifting a latch; specific to latch mechanisms.
unbolt
To open by removing or sliding a bolt; implies a stronger locking device than a simple latch.
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U
🇬🇧en
unlock

Specifically to remove a lock or lock mechanism; implies something was locked before.

A2Often

She unlocked the front door with her key.

U
🇬🇧en
unseal

To break or remove a seal; more formal and specific (envelopes, packages, jars).

B1Rarely

They unsealed the envelope in front of the committee.

U
🇬🇧en
uncover

To remove a cover or to reveal something hidden; commonly used both literally and figuratively.

B1Often

The excavation uncovered ancient pottery.

U
🇬🇧en
unlatch

To open by releasing or lifting a latch; specific to latch mechanisms.

B1Rarely

She unlatched the garden gate.

U
🇬🇧en
unbolt

To open by removing or sliding a bolt; implies a stronger locking device than a simple latch.

B1Rarely

He unbolted the door before leaving.

🇬🇧en

To undo a fastener (button, buckle, strap); focuses on fastening mechanisms rather than doors.

B1Rarely

He unfastened his seatbelt.

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open meaning: what does it mean?

make accessible

open pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

open is pronounced as /ˈəʊpən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

open definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Open the curtains to let in daylight. Translation: Откройте шторы, чтобы впустить дневной свет.

Is open part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, open can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is open part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, open can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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