crack open
To open, especially in order to celebrateTo open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items.
» Could you please crack open a window?
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3 senses(informal)To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items.
crack open a cold one
Let's crack open a few beers and get the party started.
(informal)To start reading (a book).
You better crack open that algebra textbook if you plan on passing your mid-term exam.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack, open.
I cracked open the fossilised rock with a hammer.
Examples
39 sentencesCould you please crack open a window?
Tom cracked open the window.
Tom cracked the window open.
I cracked open a beer.
Tom cracked the door open.
Forms
cracks open, cracking open, cracked open, cracked open| Base form | crack open · to crack open |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | cracks open |
| Present participle | cracking open |
| Past simple | cracked open |
| Past participle | cracked open |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle