Eröffnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eröffnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to open", "to inaugurate" or "to launch".

Essential properties of "eröffnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: eröffnen
Simple past: eröffnete
Participle: eröffnet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "eröffnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To officially open or inaugurate something"

Definition: "To officially open or inaugurate something, such as a business, event, or exhibition."
Translation(s): to open, to inaugurate, to launch
Synonym(s): einweihen, eröffnen, aufmachen
Antonym(s): schließen
Related word(s): einleiten, beginnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Bürgermeister wird morgen das neue Museum eröffnen.The mayor will open the new museum tomorrow.
Wir eröffnen nächste Woche unser erstes Geschäft in der Innenstadt.We are opening our first store in the city center next week.
Die Olympischen Spiele werden mit einer großen Zeremonie eröffnet.The Olympic Games are opened with a grand ceremony.

2.) "To initiate or begin something"

Definition: "To initiate or begin something, such as a discussion or a process."
Translation(s): to start, to begin, to initiate, to open
Synonym(s): beginnen, starten, anfangen
Antonym(s): beenden
Related word(s): einleiten, aufnehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Lasst uns die Debatte eröffnen und alle Meinungen hören.Let's open the debate and hear all opinions.
Der Vorsitzende eröffnete die Sitzung mit einer kurzen Ansprache.The chairman opened the meeting with a short address.
Sie eröffnete das Gespräch mit einer interessanten Frage.She started the conversation with an interesting question.

3.) "To reveal or disclose information"

Definition: "To reveal or disclose new information or a new situation."
Translation(s): to reveal, to disclose, to announce, to inform
Synonym(s): offenbaren, enthüllen, bekanntgeben
Antonym(s): verbergen
Related word(s): aufdecken, preisgeben

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wissenschaftler eröffnete der Welt seine bahnbrechende Entdeckung.The scientist revealed his groundbreaking discovery to the world.
Sie eröffnete ihren Eltern, dass sie im Ausland studieren möchte.She informed her parents that she wanted to study abroad.
Das Unternehmen eröffnete den Aktionären die schwierige finanzielle Lage.The company disclosed the difficult financial situation to the shareholders.

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