Meaning of ひらく in Japanese

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Definition of ひらく

  1. (v5k, vt) to open (e.g. a bank-account, festival, etc.)

    ぐいと押すとドアは開いた。
    The door yielded to a strong push.

  2. (v5k, vi) to spread out; to open up (flower bud, umbrella, etc.); to widen (gap, distance, width)

    庭のバラの木のつぼみが少しずつ開き始める。
    Little by little, the buds on the rosebush in my garden begin to open.

  3. to hold; to give (party, conference, etc.)

    1塁があいていたので打者を歩かせた。
    With first base open, he walked the batter.

  1. (v5k) to enlighten; to edify
  1. (v5k) to open (e.g. path); to clear (the way); to break up (e.g. land)

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