öppna — meaning in English

English meaning

• dedicate verb To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
• expand verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.

Senses

öppna is used for these senses in English:

• dedicate (transitive) To show to the public for the first time.
• expand (transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
• open (computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
• open (obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

dedicate — full definition

1. verb To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
2. verb To address or inscribe a creative work to someone as a mark of respect or affection.
3. verb To formally open a building or set something apart for a special use, often with ceremony.

expand — full definition

1. verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
2. verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.

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