open out
phrasal verb
opened out; opening out; opens out
British
: to become less shy and speak more freely
He began to open out about an hour into our date.
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Wood-paneling sets a natural tone for the space, and large doors and windows open out onto a backyard Eden.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The primary suite, with a walk-in closet and custom-tiled bath, feels like a breath of fresh air with a sitting area and dual sets of doors that open out to balcony and terrace spaces overlooking the river.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
The step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The primary suite, with a walk-in closet and custom-tiled bath, feels like a breath of fresh air with a sitting area and dual sets of doors that open out to balcony and terrace spaces overlooking the river.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
The step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Open out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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