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swing open

[/swɪŋ ˈoʊpən/]
verb
abrir-se em movimento pendular
1. to open by swinging on hinges or pivots; to move open with a swinging motion
The gate swung open in the wind.
O portão abriu-se em movimento pendular com o vento.
2. to open widely or dramatically
The doors swung open to reveal the grand ballroom.
As portas abriram-se amplamente revelando o grande salão de baile.
3. to move into an open position with force or momentum
She swung the window open to let in fresh air.
Ela abriu a janela em movimento para deixar entrar ar fresco.
Synonyms
fly openburst openopen wide
Antonyms
swing shutcloseslam shut

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrir-se; soltar-se
commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
abrir de par em par; abrir-se
slightly more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

swing both ways
swing into action
in full swing
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