Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
open-a-curtain
verb phrase
/ˈoʊ.pən ə ˈkɜr.tən/
Definition
To draw aside a curtain, allowing light or visibility into a space.
Examples
- Before starting the performance, the stage manager will open the curtain to greet the audience.
- She decided to open the curtain in the morning to let the sunlight in.
- If you open the curtain, you may see a beautiful garden outside.
Meaning
The action of pulling a curtain apart so that a room is illuminated or visible from the outside.
Synonyms
- draw aside
- part the curtain
- lift the curtain
