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drop open

 

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Verb drop open has 1 sense
  1. drop open, fall open - open involuntarily; "His mouth dropped open"; "Her jaw dropped"
    --1 is one way to sink, drop, drop down
    Sample sentence:
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Drop Open

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To open or unfasten something suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example sentence: She accidentally dropped open her purse, revealing all her personal belongings.

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Sense 2: To loosen or relax one's grip on something, causing it to fall or come apart completely.

Example sentence: The boy's hands trembled with nervousness, causing the delicate china cup to drop open and shatter into pieces.

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Sense 3: To reveal or disclose knowledge, information, or a secret unexpectedly.

Example sentence: The detective's investigation finally led him to a witness who dropped open vital information about the crime.

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Sense 4: (Local usage) To unofficially announce or leak news, usually among a specific group or community.

Example sentence: The news about the upcoming music festival at the park dropped open among the locals, creating excitement and anticipation.

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