open out
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 distance between the ideal in your head and the facts on the ground can open out at your feet like a canyon.
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Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Repurpose Pallets Making a trash-can closet out of pallets can completely conceal your bins, with doors and lids that open out and up for easy access.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Set amongst rice fields in Ubud, the home blends tropical modernism with local craftsmanship, with four bedrooms that open out to green views.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Repurpose Pallets Making a trash-can closet out of pallets can completely conceal your bins, with doors and lids that open out and up for easy access.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Set amongst rice fields in Ubud, the home blends tropical modernism with local craftsmanship, with four bedrooms that open out to green views.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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