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thrust open

[/θrʌst ˈoʊpən/]
verb phrase
abrir com força
1. to push or force something open suddenly and forcefully
He thrust open the heavy wooden door.
Ele abriu a porta pesada de madeira com força.
2. to move or open something abruptly with a sudden forward motion
She thrust open the curtains to let in the morning light.
Ela abriu as cortinas abruptamente para deixar entrar a luz da manhã.
NYC Slang
bust open
Synonyms
push openforce openburst openshove openpry open
Antonyms
close gentlyshut carefullydraw closed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrir com força
most common usage
São Paulo
arrombar
used when implying violent opening
Portugal
abrir de repente
emphasizes sudden action

Related Idioms & Phrases

thrust open one's arms
thrust open the gates of opportunity
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