break open
phrasal verb
broke open; broken open; breaking open; breaks open
: to open or to cause (something) to open suddenly
The pods broke open and the seeds scattered on the wind.
The police broke open the door.
The burglars broke the locked safe open.
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So when Ellington had broken open a close game in the fourth quarter and sailed to its 27th win in 27 games, 55-39 over Sheehan, Freitas was handed the championship plaque.
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
When gently broken open, the seed pod should easily release thousands of seeds that flow out like a light dust.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Note: Yorba Linda broke open a 38-38 halftime score with a 22-7 third quarter.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
American Heritage broke open a tight game in the first half, outscoring Rickards 35-20 in the second half.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
When gently broken open, the seed pod should easily release thousands of seeds that flow out like a light dust.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Note: Yorba Linda broke open a 38-38 halftime score with a 22-7 third quarter.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
American Heritage broke open a tight game in the first half, outscoring Rickards 35-20 in the second half.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for break open
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“Break open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20open. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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