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open out

open out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb widen: to become wider
The track opened out into a clearing.

2. transitive and intransitive verb unfold: to unfold or spread out something, or be unfolded or spread out

3. transitive and intransitive verb develop from bud to flower: to uncurl from a bud into a fully open flower or leaf, or cause a bud to do this

4. intransitive verb U.K. become less introverted: to become more sociable, outgoing, and communicative

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