A1 Collocation ニュートラル

open window

Uncover the window.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

To move a window from a closed to an open position to allow air or light inside.

  • Means: Physically sliding or pushing a window open.
  • Used in: Hot weather, stuffy rooms, or when you need fresh air.
  • Don't confuse: 'Open window' (action) with 'a window of opportunity' (metaphor).
Stuffy room + Hand gesture = Fresh air

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to move a window so air can come inside. We use it when we are hot or want fresh air.
You use 'open the window' to describe the physical action of sliding or pushing a window open. It is a very common phrase used at home or in the office to improve ventilation.
This collocation is used to indicate the act of allowing air or light into a space. Beyond the physical act, it is a standard instruction in both domestic and professional environments to manage environmental comfort.
While primarily a literal collocation, 'open the window' serves as a functional command in various settings. It reflects the necessity of environmental control and is frequently employed in both manual and digital contexts where 'windows' (software) are manipulated.
The phrase 'open the window' functions as a standard transitive construction. Its usage is pervasive across registers, denoting the transition of a barrier from a closed to an open state. It is essential for clear communication regarding environmental management.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, 'open the window' maps the source domain of physical movement onto the target domain of environmental access. It is a foundational lexical unit in English, demonstrating high frequency and semantic stability across diverse discourse communities, including both architectural and computational domains.

意味

To move a window to an open position.

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文化的背景

Opening windows is common even in winter for 'fresh air' (Luften). In many modern offices, windows are sealed shut for climate control. Opening windows is essential during the humid summer months.

💡

Check first

Always ask before opening a window in a shared space.

意味

To move a window to an open position.

💡

Check first

Always ask before opening a window in a shared space.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank.

It is very stuffy. Can you please _____ the window?

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: open

You open a window to let air in.

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よくある質問

1 問

Yes, it is very common in tech.

関連フレーズ

🔗

Window of opportunity

similar

A limited time to act.

どこで使う？

☀️

Hot Day

A: It's so hot!

B: Should I open the window?

informal
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Computer Help

Tech: Please open the settings window.

User: Okay, it's open now.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'wind' blowing through the 'eye' of the house.

Visual Association

Imagine a stuffy room suddenly filled with bright sunlight and fresh air as you slide a window up.

Rhyme

Open the window, let the air flow.

Story

Sarah walked into the hot kitchen. She felt like she couldn't breathe. She reached for the latch, decided to open the window, and immediately felt the cool breeze.

Word Web

breezefresh airlatchventilationstuffyoutsideview

チャレンジ

Say 'I am going to open the window' every time you do it for one week.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Abrir la ventana

None, it is a direct cognate.

French high

Ouvrir la fenêtre

None, direct translation.

German high

Das Fenster öffnen

German is a SOV language, so the verb often comes at the end.

Japanese moderate

窓を開ける (Mado o akeru)

Japanese requires a particle to connect the noun and verb.

Arabic high

افتح النافذة (Iftah al-nafitha)

Arabic uses a specific root system for 'opening'.

Easily Confused

open window 対 Open the door

Learners often mix up window and door.

A window is usually higher on the wall.

よくある質問 (1)

Yes, it is very common in tech.

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