openeth

Verb

open (third-person singular simple present opens, present participle opening, simple past and past participle opened)

1. (intransitive, transitive) To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position.
   • Turn the doorknob to open the door.
2. (intransitive, transitive) To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility.
   • The icebreaker opened the channel.
3. (intransitive, transitive) To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered.
   • You can open your eyes now!
4. (intransitive, transitive) To spread; to expand into a wider or looser position.
   • to open a closed fist
5. (transitive, nursing) To make (a bed) ready for a patient by folding back the bedcovers.
   • Follow agency policy, or open the bed by folding the top linens back.2013, Susan C. deWit, Patricia A. Williams, Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, page 318
6. (intransitive, transitive) To reveal one's hand.
   • Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.

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