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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So, the spaces open out to generous terraces and balconies that extend the interior space.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The chef’s kitchen pops with Calacatta marble and rift-cut white oak cabinetry, plus a center island and dining area that opens out to a wonderful garden.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
French-style doors open out to an outdoor grilling and dining area under a pergola.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The 44-piece set from Doctor Strange is now just $8 and features the superhero and a portal that opens out into the city.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The chef’s kitchen pops with Calacatta marble and rift-cut white oak cabinetry, plus a center island and dining area that opens out to a wonderful garden.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
French-style doors open out to an outdoor grilling and dining area under a pergola.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The 44-piece set from Doctor Strange is now just $8 and features the superhero and a portal that opens out into the city.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open out
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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