open out
phrasal verb
opened out; opening out; opens out
British
: to become less shy and speak more freely
He began to open out about an hour into our date.
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The library’s back wall, which opens out to the courtyard, is almost entirely glass, and on nice days the doors will be opened to allow the children to get some fresh air and relax in Chuck’s shade with a good book.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Upstairs, each of the bedrooms and bathrooms open out onto the wraparound terrace that seems to float on both floors of the house and expands into a rounded patio on the ground floor.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2025
Its picturesque windows and wide sliding doors that open out to the patio remind you of the home’s indoor-outdoor flow, which prioritizes natural views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
The main living area features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out to a terrace overlooking the backyard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Upstairs, each of the bedrooms and bathrooms open out onto the wraparound terrace that seems to float on both floors of the house and expands into a rounded patio on the ground floor.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2025
Its picturesque windows and wide sliding doors that open out to the patio remind you of the home’s indoor-outdoor flow, which prioritizes natural views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
The main living area features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out to a terrace overlooking the backyard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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