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Definition open out in British English

open out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if a path or passage opens out, it becomes wider at the end

Example

The alleyway opened out into a courtyard behind the houses.

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2

if something opens out, or if you open it out, it opens from a folded position so that you can see its shape

Example

The buds on the trees were starting to open out.

Example

She opened the map out on the table.

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3

if a discussion opens out, or if you open it out, it becomes more general or it starts to include more subjects

Example

He tried to open out the conversation.

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Definition open out in British English