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open

open

Meaning of open

make accessible

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British English/ˈəʊpən/
American English/tu ˈoʊpən/
Russian transcription[ɐtkrɨˈvatʲ]
open
open - открывать
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open with Russian translation

open usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Откройте шторы, чтобы впустить дневной свет.

Open the curtains to let in daylight.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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
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stainпятно
trashмусор
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open synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between open / unlock / unseal / uncover / unlatch / unbolt

🇬🇧English
open

Basic, general verb meaning to make something not closed or to allow access.

A1Very Often

Please open the door.

Пожалуйста, открой дверь.

U
🇬🇧English
unlock

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

A2Often

She unlocked the front door with her key.

Она отперла входную дверь ключом.

U
🇬🇧English
unseal

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

B1Rarely

They unsealed the envelope in front of the committee.

Они вскрыли конверт перед комитетом.

U
🇬🇧English
uncover

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

B1Often

The excavation uncovered ancient pottery.

Раскопки обнаружили древнюю керамику.

U
🇬🇧English
unlatch

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

B1Rarely

She unlatched the garden gate.

Она отперла садовую калитку (отщёлкнула защёлку).

U
🇬🇧English
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.

Он отпер засов перед уходом.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Rarely

He unfastened his seatbelt.

Он расстегнул ремень безопасности.

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How to pronounce open and what this word means

open translation: открывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce open

/ˈəʊpən/

open translation

открывать

open examples

Open the curtains to let in daylight.

open transcription

/ˈəʊpən/, /tu ˈoʊpən/

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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 (открывать) 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 (открывать) 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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