unclose

verb

un·​close ˌən-ˈklōz How to pronounce unclose (audio)
unclosed; unclosing; uncloses

intransitive verb

: to become opened

Examples of unclose in a Sentence

one nurse closed the window in my room, and a minute later another nurse unclosed it

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclose was in the 14th century

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“Unclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclose. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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unclose

verb
un·​close ˌən-ˈklōz How to pronounce unclose (audio)

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