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 step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
So, the spaces open out to generous terraces and balconies that extend the interior space.
—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
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
So, the spaces open out to generous terraces and balconies that extend the interior space.
—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
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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