Collocation
open the window
to move a window from closed to open so that air can come in
Definition
'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 open the window and let some fresh air in.
- Can you open the window a little? It’s stuffy in here.
- I opened the window because the room smelled like paint.
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- She always opens the window first thing in the morning.
- Don’t open the window during the storm; the rain will blow in.
- If you open the window, the smoke alarm might stop beeping.
- He tried to open the window, but it was stuck because of the old paint.
- When you open the window on the train, the noise gets much louder.
- The nurse asked me to open the window slightly so the room could air out.
More verb + definite article + nouns
- open the door to move a door so it is no longer closed and can be passed through
- 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