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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Photo : Gavin Cater The fireside primary bedroom opens out to a wraparound balcony.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Wood-paneling sets a natural tone for the space, and large doors and windows open out onto a backyard Eden.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The primary suite, with a walk-in closet and custom-tiled bath, feels like a breath of fresh air with a sitting area and dual sets of doors that open out to balcony and terrace spaces overlooking the river.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Wood-paneling sets a natural tone for the space, and large doors and windows open out onto a backyard Eden.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The primary suite, with a walk-in closet and custom-tiled bath, feels like a breath of fresh air with a sitting area and dual sets of doors that open out to balcony and terrace spaces overlooking the river.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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