aufmachen — meaning in English

English meaning

• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
• undo verb To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.

Senses

aufmachen is used for these senses in English:

• open (obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
• sally (intransitive) To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
• undo To unfasten.

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.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

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