open gingerly

Examples (10)

• Take a breath and open the envelope gingerly, in case there's something fragile inside.
• The nurse told me to open the bandage gingerly to avoid pulling at the stitches.
• He reached for the antique box and began to open it gingerly, afraid of damaging the hinge.
• Could you open the door gingerly so it doesn't creak and wake the baby?
• I had to open the jar gingerly because the glass was cracked.
• She used a screwdriver to open the battery compartment gingerly.
• They decided to open the email attachment gingerly, after scanning it for viruses.
• During the inspection, we must open the panel gingerly to avoid disturbing the wiring.
• He whispered, "Slowly," and helped me open the window gingerly against the swollen frame.
• In the lab, always open pressurized containers gingerly and away from your face.