atvērt

Latvian

verb
Definitions
  • to open to move something (door, window, etc.) so as to make the space behind it accessible
  • to open to remove the lid or cover of something, so that its interior becomes accessible
  • (of eyes, mouth) to open
  • (during surgery) to open, to cut open
  • (of books, papers, etc.) to open to move the cover so as to make the content behind it readable
  • to open to prepare (a place, a space) and then make it available for use
  • (of exhibitions, expositions) to open to allow access to the public for the first time
  • to open to make accessible, to allow the use of something, some place
  • (figuratively) to open to make visible, perceivable, to make known
  • to open to spread open an object that was folded, collapsed

Etymology

Prefix from Latvian vērt (open, close).

Origin

Latvian

vērt

Gloss

open, close

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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