Collocation
open the window
Definition
to move a window from closed to open so that air can come in
'open the window' is a common English collocation. to move a window from closed to open so that air can come in
open + the + window
“Could you open the window? It’s getting warm in here.”
Examples
- Please _____ the window.
- It’s hot in here—can you _____ the window?
- She _____ the window to let in some fresh air.
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- Don’t _____ the window; it’s raining outside.
- He quietly _____ the window so he wouldn’t wake the baby.
- If it gets stuffy, just _____ the window for a minute.
- I can’t _____ the window—it seems stuck.
- As soon as the smoke alarm went off, they _____ the window to clear the air.
- Would you mind _____ the window a little wider?
More verb + definite article + nouns
- do the laundry to wash, dry, and often fold clothes and other washable items
- close the window to shut a window so it is no longer open
- take the bus to travel by bus as a means of public transportation
- use the internet to go online to find information, communicate, or do activities on websites and apps