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Öffnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Öffnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to open", "unclose" or "to start".
Essential properties of "öffnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: öffnen
- Simple past: öffnete
- Participle: geöffnet
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 "öffnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make something that was closed no longer closed"
- Definition: "The action of making something that was closed no longer closed."
- Translation(s): to open, unclose
- Synonym(s): aufmachen, entriegeln
- Antonym(s): schließen
- Related word(s): Schließen, verschließen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte öffnen Sie das Fenster.
- Er hat die Tür langsam geöffnet.
- Kannst du die Flasche für mich öffnen?
2.) "To initiate or start something"
- Definition: "To initiate or start something."
- Translation(s): to open, to start, to inaugurate, to launch
- Synonym(s): einweihen
- Antonym(s): beenden
- Related word(s): beginnen, starten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir werden das neue Büro öffnen.
- Die Ausstellung wurde gestern feierlich geöffnet.
- Das Museum öffnet im Mai.
3.) "To make something available or accessible"
- Definition: "To make something available or accessible."
- Translation(s): to open, to make accessible, to make available
- Synonym(s): Freigeben
- Antonym(s): Sperren
- Related word(s): Zugänglich machen, Freimachen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bibliothek öffnet ihre Archive für die Öffentlichkeit.
- Er hat die Website für neue Benutzer geöffnet.
- Sie öffnen den Zugang zu den Dokumenten.
4.) "To unfold or expand something"
- Definition: "To unfold or expand something."
- Translation(s): to open, to unfold, to spread, to expand
- Synonym(s): ausbreiten
- Antonym(s): zusammenfalten
- Related word(s): entfalten, Expandieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er öffnete das Buch und begann zu lesen.
- Die Blume hat ihre Blütenblätter geöffnet.
- Sie öffnete ihre Arme weit.