swing open
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To open with a smooth, curving motion.
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Examples (20)
- The heavy oak doors began to swing open slowly.
- The heavy wooden door swung open with a creak.
- With a gentle push, the gate swung open, revealing the secret garden.
- As the wind picked up, the gate swung open and slammed against the fence.
- The automatic entrance will swing open as you approach.
- She pushed the cupboard door, and it swung open to reveal shelves full of spices.
- Suddenly, the closet door swung open, and a cat darted out.
- The swing open of the saloon doors was a classic Western movie trope.
- Watch as the grand gates swing open for the procession.
- He entered the room as the door swung open to welcome him.
- If you leave the window unlatched, it might swing open in the wind.
- The automatic doors swung open silently as the shoppers approached.
- The stage curtains swung open to a cheering audience.
- With a gust of wind, the balcony door swung open unexpectedly.
- Expect the double doors to swing open at precisely 7 PM.
- The children loved how the closet door swung open to reveal a secret play area.
- He waited for the vault door to swing open before entering.
- The stage curtains swung open to reveal the performers.
- The glass panel gently swung open, allowing fresh air into the room.
- The old barn door swung open, letting in a shaft of dusty sunlight.