unclose

verb

un·close ˌən-ˈklōz

unclosed; unclosing; uncloses

: open

: disclose, reveal

: to become opened

one nurse closed the window in my room, and a minute later another nurse unclosed it

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of unclose was in the 14th century

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“Unclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclose. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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unclose

verb

un·close ˌən-ˈklōz

: open entry 2 sense 1a

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