open out
To expand, to widen, to unwrap, unfold or uncover, to spread out from a compact stateTo expand, to widen, to unwrap, unfold or uncover, to spread out from a compact state.
» There was a gate that was open and led out.
Meaning
3 sensesTo expand, to widen, to unwrap, unfold or uncover, to spread out from a compact state.
To facilitate wider access or expand options.
The plan will open out the region for trade.
To increase the amount of air in an engine, such as by pressing on the accelerator to open a throttle plate or butterfly valve.
Examples
7 sentencesThere was a gate that was open and led out.
I opened the box out of curiosity.
ruЯ открыл коробку из любопытства.
deAus Neugier öffnete ich jene Schachtel.
Lorenzo opened the door out of curiosity.
The coffin opened, and out climbed a vampire.
ruКрышка гроба открылась, и из него вылез вампир.
deDer Sarg öffnete sich, und heraus stieg ein Vampir.
Each time a front door opens, they call out, “Trick or treat!”
deJedesmal, wenn ihnen eine Haustür aufgetan wird, rufen sie: „Süßes oder Saures!“
Forms
opens out, opening out, opened out, opened out| Base form | open out · to open out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | opens out |
| Present participle | opening out |
| Past simple | opened out |
| Past participle | opened out |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
2 phrasal verbsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb