openen

Definitions of openen
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: aanvangen, beginnen, inzetten, opstarten, starten
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    antonyms:
    afsluiten, besluiten, beëindigen, eindigen, stoppen, termineren
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    afspringen
    set off quickly, usually with success
    inwerken
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    aanheffen
    begin with vigor
  2. verb
    become open
    synonyms: ontsluiten, opengaan
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    dichtgaan, sluiten
    become closed
    afsluiten, dichtdoen, dichten, dichtmaken, sluiten, toedoen
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
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    types:
    openschieten, openvliegen
    come open suddenly
    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  3. verb
    cause to open or to become open
    synonyms: ontgrendelen, ontsluiten, ontvouwen, opendoen, openmaken, openvouwen, openzetten, uitvouwen
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    antonyms:
    afsluiten, dichtdoen, dichten, dichtmaken, sluiten, toedoen
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    dichtgaan, sluiten
    become closed
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    heropenen
    open again or anew
    ontzegelen, resigneren
    break the seal of
    ontkurken
    draw the cork from (bottles)
    wippen
    to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
    doorbreken
    make an opening or gap in
  4. verb
    get off the ground
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    types:
    aangaan, aankondigen, inhuldigen, inleiden, inluiden
    commence officially
    beëdigen, inaugureren
    administer on oath to
    aankondigen, inhuldigen, inleiden, inluiden
    open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
    type of:
    opstarten, starten
    set in motion, cause to start
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