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open forcefully
[ˈoʊpən ˈfɔːrsfəli]
verb phrase
abrir à força
1.
to open something with great force or violence; to break open
The firefighters had to open the door forcefully to rescue the trapped residents.
Os bombeiros tiveram que abrir a porta à força para resgatar os residentes presos.
2.
to open abruptly or vigorously
He opened the window forcefully to let fresh air in.
Ele abriu a janela com força para deixar entrar ar fresco.
NYC Slang
kick it open, bust it open
Synonyms
break open
pry open
force open
kick down
burst open
Antonyms
close gently
seal
lock
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abrir à força
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
arrombar
more colloquial, implies breaking/forcing
São Paulo
abrir com força
straightforward expression
Portugal
abrir à força
standard usage, similar to Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down the door
force one's way in
pry open
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