open an envelope

Examples (10)

• She carefully opened the envelope, trying not to tear the letter inside.
• With trembling hands, he began to open the envelope from the university.
• Please open this envelope immediately; it's marked as urgent.
• I watched as the lawyer opened the sealed envelope to read the will.
• He will open the envelope containing the results tomorrow morning.
• Opening an envelope with a letter opener is much neater than using your fingers.
• Could you open that envelope for me? My hands are full.
• The detective was instructed not to open the envelope until he was in a secure location.
• Every morning, the secretary opens all the envelopes that arrive in the mail.
• After he opened the envelope, a small photograph fell out.