unclose

[ uhn-klohz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, un·closed, un·clos·ing.

1. to bring or come out of a closed state; open.

unclose

/ ʌnˈkləʊz /

verb

1. to open or cause to open
2. to come or bring to light; reveal or be revealed

Word History and Origins

Origin of unclose¹

First recorded in 1300–50, unclose is from the Middle English word unclosen. See un- ², close

Example Sentences

A sense that somebody was close to me made me unclose my eyes.

From The Daily Beast

Dr. May looked at his son, and saw his face clear up, his brow expand, and his lips unclose with admiration.

From Project Gutenberg

Xenie heard the distant door of the library unclose, then shut again, and a man's footsteps ringing along the marble hall.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet wherefore did he not venture to unclose his eyes within the temple of the Most High?

From Project Gutenberg

When he did unclose his eyes, to blink for a moment, he saw that the stars were still vivid in the blue-black sky overhead.

From Project Gutenberg

Nay, bend him forward, his eyes unclose again—he sees—he knows us.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• loosen
• unlock
• unravel