aansnijden — meaning in English

English meaning

• broach verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.

Senses

aansnijden is used for these senses in English:

• broach (transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
• open (computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.

broach — full definition

1. verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
2. verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.

open — full definition

1. adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
2. adjective Available for business, use, or public access.
3. adjective Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
4. verb To make something no longer closed, or to cause it to become accessible.
5. noun A competition that anyone meeting the entry conditions may enter, often used in sports like golf or tennis.

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