avautua
Finnish
pronunciation
Definitions
- (intransitive) To (come) open, open out/open up.
- (intransitive) To come undone/untied/unfastened.
- (intransitive) To open, unfold.
- (intransitive) To open to the public, become available for use, permit access, afford entrance, receive customers, start business.
- (intransitive) To spread out.
- (intransitive) To open up, open one's heart, put out one's innermost feelings, be forthcoming/frank/direct/candid/straightforward, speak one's mind, bring others into one's confidence.
Etymology
Suffix from Finnish avata (open).
Origin
Finnish
avata
Gloss
open
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process