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 main living area features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out to a terrace overlooking the backyard.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This second folder from the company is a great shape and size, opening out to an immersive 8-inch display.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Telescopic sliding doors open out to the wraparound rooftop patio with dining and seating areas, in addition to epic sunset views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The lower level, which opens out into the backyard, features an extra bedroom and an exercise room, along with a second fireplace, wine room and wet bar.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This second folder from the company is a great shape and size, opening out to an immersive 8-inch display.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Telescopic sliding doors open out to the wraparound rooftop patio with dining and seating areas, in addition to epic sunset views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The lower level, which opens out into the backyard, features an extra bedroom and an exercise room, along with a second fireplace, wine room and wet bar.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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