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ease open

[/iːz ˈoʊpən/]
verb
abrir lentamente
1. to open something slowly, gently, or gradually with minimal effort or force
She eased open the door to avoid waking the baby.
Ela abriu lentamente a porta para não acordar o bebé.
2. to push or pull something open in a smooth, controlled manner
He eased open the window to let in some fresh air.
Ele abriu suavemente a janela para deixar entrar ar fresco.
Synonyms
gently openslowly opencarefully openpry open gentlyease out
Antonyms
slam openforce openjerk openyank open

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrir lentamente
commonly used in everyday Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
abrir devagar
informal preference
São Paulo
abrir com cuidado
emphasis on care and gentleness
Portugal
abrir suavemente
more formal and elegant usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ease into
easy does it
take it easy
with ease
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