abrir

Definitions of abrir
  1. verb
    become unlocked
    synonyms: desbloquear, descubrir
  2. verb
    become undone or untied
    synonyms: aflojar, desabrochar, desatar, desprender
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    antonyms:
    amarrar, atar, fijar
    become fixed or fastened
    type of:
    descorcharse, despegar, destapar
    become open
  3. verb
    cause to become undone
    synonyms: aflojar, desabrochar, desprender
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    antonyms:
    asegurar, fijar
    cause to be firmly attached
    types:
    desencadenar, desesposar
    remove the chains from
  4. verb
    cause to open or to become open
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    antonyms:
    cerrar
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    cerrar, concluir, terminar
    become closed
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    types:
    reabrir
    open again or anew
    abrir con llave
    open the lock of
    desatascar, desatrancar, descerrajar
    undo the bolt of
  5. verb
    become open
    synonyms: descorcharse, despegar, destapar
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    antonyms:
    cerrar, concluir, terminar
    become closed
    cerrar
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
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    types:
    aflojar, desabrochar, desatar, desprender
    become undone or untied
    type of:
    convertirse, transformarse
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  6. verb
    set free or release
    synonyms: desbloquear, descubrir
  7. verb
    spread out or open from a closed or folded state
    synonyms: desdoblar, desplegar, extender
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    antonyms:
    doblar, plegar
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    types:
    achaflanar, achaflanarse
    spread open or apart
  8. verb
    become clear
    synonyms: aclarar, aclararse, animarse, desencapotarse, despejarse, mejorar, salir el sol
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