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open abruptly
[ˈoʊpən əˈbrʌptli]
verb phrase
abrir abruptamente
1.
to open suddenly or unexpectedly without warning
The door opened abruptly when the wind picked up.
A porta abriu abruptamente quando o vento aumentou.
2.
to begin or start something suddenly and without preparation
She opened abruptly with a shocking statement.
Ela começou abruptamente com uma declaração chocante.
Synonyms
burst open
spring open
fly open
snap open
Antonyms
close gradually
open slowly
open gently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abrir abruptamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
abrir de repente
informal variation
São Paulo
abrir bruscamente
more formal alternative
Portugal
abrir subitamente
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
burst the door open
swing open
pop open
spring open like a jack-in-the-box
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