Qis that all? /iz daet э:1 j spoken say this when you are surprised because you expected a number, price etc to be higher: "The tickets are $10." "Is that ail?"
6 someone or something that is not important, special, or interesting
only/just /'эоnii, d3Ast / [adu] use this to emphasize that someone or something is not particularly important, special, or interesting: Don't ask me - Tm only the cleaner. I "What's for dinner?" "Just pasta - nothing exciting." only another/just another It's just another one of those daytime talk shows.
merely / mi3rli/ [adv] formal use this to emphasize that someone or something is not really important or special, although they may seem to be: The President's position is merely ceremonial; it is the Chancellor who holds real power.
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thing there is or the only thing someone does: They did nothing but argue for the whole journey. I She answered the door wearing nothing but a towel.
see also fasten/unfasten, tie/untie
for only one reason, and no others
only /'sonli/ [adv] for only one reason or purpose, and not for any others - use this especially when explaining why someone does something: She only married him for his money I Ms Walker said she only started stealing because her children were hungry.
cyust /d3Ast/ [adu] especially spoken only - use this when explaining why someone does something: / think she just wanted someone to talk to. 1 I didn't mean to inter/ere - I was just trying to help. just because People think they know me just because they've seen me on TV.
merely /mi3rli/ [adu] formal use this to emphasize that you are doing something only for the reason you say, and not for any other reason, especially when someone seems annoyed or upset: The committee does not Ыате any individual; we are merely trying to find out how the accident happened.
to open a door, window, drawer etc
open /'эорэп/ [v T] to open a door, window, drawer etc: It's very hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window? I The drawer was stuck, but Tom eventually managed to open it.
unlock /лп1Ьк|-1а:к/ [v TJ to turn the lock
on a door, drawer, cupboard etc so that you can open it: Unlock the door! We can't get outI I Which of these keys unlocks the cupboard?
force Open / fo'/s -эирэп' to open a drawer, window, cupboard etc by using force, often with a tool
force sth open The door's stuck - we'll have to force it open, force open stk The burglars had forced open the window with an iron bar.
break the do or down /breik fo d^r
daun/ to hit or push a locked door very hard so that the lock breaks and the door opens or falls down: Firefighters had to break the door down. 1 This is thepolice! Open the door or we'll break it down.
wind down the window BRITISH roll down the window AMERICAN ,wamd daun бэ 'windso, ,гэо! daon <Ъ windw/ to open a car window, especially by turning a handle: The driver wound down his window and asked us the way to the stadium. I Mom, will you roll down your window a little?
when a door or window opens
Open /'эорэп/ [v I] if a door or window opens, it moves so that it is no longer shut: The door opened and Dr Neil came in. I I can't get this window to open.
burst open/fly open /,b3:rst эорэп,
Use burst open or fly open especially in stories or descriptions.
an open door or window
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flai 'эирэп/ to open very suddenly: Suddenly the door flew open with a bang. I The door burst open and Flora came running in.
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A Use ajar especially in stories and written descriptions.
E) to open a container
open /эорэп/ [у TJ to open a bottle, box, or other container by removing or lifting its top or lid: Ask the waiter to open another bottle of champagne. I Jonah opened his tool box and pulled out a hammer. I It's a little gadget thai helps you to open jars.
unscrew /An'skru:/ [u TI to remove the top or lid of a bottle or container by turning it: Charlie unscrewed the top and held out the bottle, offering me a drink.
to open a packet or something that is folded
open /'эорэп/ [и T] to remove or partly remove the outside covering of something so that you can reach what is inside it: Aren't you going to open your letter? I Judy opened another pack of cigarettes.
unwrap /лп'гаер/ (и T] to open a package by removing the paper that is wrapped around it: / just love unwrapping Christmas presents I I Sarah sat do tun and unwrapped her sandwiches.
unwrapping - unwrapped - have unwrapped
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un/old /\n'fauld/ (и T] to open something that was folded, such as a piece of paper or cloth: They unfolded the tablecloth and set out the picnic. I The wind was so strong that it was impossible to unfold the map.
open
open /'эорэп/ [ac/j] Carrie stood in front of the open window. I The office door was open, and I could hear everything they said.
wide open (=open as much as possible) He always leaves the door wide open
when he's getting changed.
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ajar /s'd3a:r/ lad; not before noun} written a door that is ajar is slightly open: She had left her bedroom door ajar and could hear her parents talking downstairs.
to open your eyes or mouth
open your eyes/open your mouth
/ эорэп jar aiz, ,эорэп jo:r таив/ She opened her eyes and sat up in bed. I The dentist told me to open my mouth a little wider
Open /'эорэп/ [adj not usually before noun] when your mouth or eyes are open: / was so tired I could hardly keep my eyes open.
wide open (-open as much as possible) Ben was staring at her with his mouth wide open.