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throw open

[/θroʊ ˈoʊpən/]
verb (phrasal verb)
abrir completamente; abrir de par em par
1. To open something suddenly and widely, often with force or enthusiasm
He threw open the doors to welcome the guests.
Ele abriu as portas de par em par para receber os convidados.
2. To make something accessible or available to the public or a group
The museum threw open its archives to researchers.
O museu abriu seus arquivos aos pesquisadores.
3. To open a debate, discussion, or opportunity to everyone
The conference threw open the floor for questions.
A conferência abriu espaço para perguntas do público.
Synonyms
fling openpush openswing openopen wideunlockunseal
Antonyms
closeshutslam shutlockseal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrir de par em par; abrir completamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abrir de par em par; franquear
Common in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abrir de par em par; largar aberto
More colloquial variation
Portugal
abrir de par em par; franquear
Similar to standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw open the doors (to someone/something)
throw open the debate
throw open the market
throw wide open
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