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merriam webster
to force open
para forzar la apertura
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force verb

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forced, has forced, is forcing, forces
obligar, forzar; imponer

Example sentences of
force verb

  • •They forced us to work long hours without pay.
  • •The flooding forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes.
  • •After seeing the evidence, I was forced to admit my error.
  • •I am forced to conclude that more funding will be necessary.
  • •The pilot was forced to land when one of the plane's engines caught fire.
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  • •The scandal forced his resignation.
  • •Lack of time may eventually force a compromise.
  • •They are trying to force a vote on this issue.
  • •The runner was forced out of bounds.
  • •Their car was forced off the road.
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Synonyms of
force verb

compel, coerce, constrain, oblige, strong-arm, impose

open adjective

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abierto; franco, directo; descubierto; extendido; libre; pendiente, por decidir, sin resolver; vacante

Example sentences of
open adjective

  • •The door suddenly swung open.
  • •You left the blinds wide open.
  • •The meat was roasted over an open fire.
  • •I was so tired that I couldn't keep my eyes open.
  • •Don't chew with your mouth open.
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  • •staring with her eyes wide open
  • •There's already an open jar of pickles in the refrigerator.
  • •They kept the road open throughout the winter.
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Synonyms of
open adjective

liable, exposed, subject, prone, susceptible, sensitive, vulnerable, frank, candid, plainspoken, available, extended, uncovered, undecided, unrestricted