slide open
Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words
Describes a door or panel moving sideways to open.
Categories:
Examples (10)
- The balcony doors slide open to reveal a stunning view.
- He watched as the automatic doors slid open before him.
- With a gentle push, the cupboard door slid open, revealing shelves of spices.
- The compartment lid slides open with a satisfying click.
- She tried to slide the drawer open, but it seemed to be stuck.
- The train doors slid open as it pulled into the station.
- Can you help me slide this window open a bit?
- The old wardrobe doors are stiff and don't slide open easily.
- He heard the familiar sound of the trapdoor sliding open.
- The retractable roof slides open on sunny days.