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ajar
[ə-ˈjär]
adjective
entreaberto
1.
partially open; not fully closed
The door was left ajar.
A porta foi deixada entreaberta.
2.
slightly open, allowing a small gap or opening
He opened the window ajar to let in some fresh air.
Ele abriu a janela entreaberta para deixar entrar um pouco de ar fresco.
Synonyms
partially open
slightly open
half-open
cracked
Antonyms
closed
open
shut
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
entreaberto
standard usage
Portugal
entreaberto
standard usage, also 'meio-aberto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave the door ajar - deixar a porta entreaberta (fig. to leave an opportunity open)
keep one's options ajar - manter as opções em aberto
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