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.

Examples of open out in a Sentence

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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 Call the elevator to reach the emerald-green family room on the garden level, which includes a wet bar and sliding glass doors that open out to the spacious back patio. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024 The close architecture contributes to its bustling nature and the city rarely opens out into squares. —

Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 Black frame doors open out to a balcony here, and nearby, owners can access the primary bathroom with a veined stone wall. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open out