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pull open
[/pʊl ˈoʊpən/]
verb
puxar para abrir
1.
To open something by pulling it toward oneself or in a particular direction
She pulled open the drawer to find her socks.
Ela puxou a gaveta para abrir e encontrar suas meias.
2.
To forcefully separate or spread open by pulling
He pulled open the curtains to let in the sunlight.
Ele puxou as cortinas para deixar entrar a luz do sol.
3.
To create an opening by pulling something apart
Pull open the envelope carefully.
Puxe o envelope com cuidado para abrir.
Synonyms
open
pull apart
spread open
yank open
Antonyms
pull closed
push shut
close
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
puxar para abrir
Most common form in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
puxar pra abrir
Informal contraction of 'para'
São Paulo
puxar para abrir
Standard usage
Portugal
puxar para abrir
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'abrir puxando'
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull the door open
pull open the floodgates
pull open someone's eyes
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