Twist off Meaning in English
expression
ˈtwɪst/ /ˈɔf
TWIST-awf
twˈɪst/ /ˈɒf
tw-IST-of
Definition
To remove something by turning it with your hand, usually referring to a cap, lid, or similar item.
Usage & Nuances
"Twist off" is informal and usually used with containers like bottles or jars. Common collocations: 'twist off the cap,' 'twist off the lid.' Not for objects that require tools (use 'unscrew' instead). Occasionally, can be used for breaking something off by twisting.
Spanish: destapar (girando) - desenroscarPortuguese (BR): desenroscar - abrir (girando)Portuguese (PT): desenroscar - abrir (rodando)Chinese (Simplified): 拧开Chinese (Traditional): 扭開Hindi: घुमा कर खोलनाArabic: فتح (باللف) - فك (باللف)Bengali: ঘুরিয়ে খোলাRussian: открутитьJapanese: ひねって開けるVietnamese: vặn mởKorean: 비틀어 따다Turkish: çevirerek açmakUrdu: گھما کر کھولناIndonesian: membuka dengan memutar
Example Sentences
Please twist off the bottle cap.
basic
He tried to twist off the jar lid, but it was too tight.
basic
To open this soda, just twist off the top.
basic
You have to twist off the seal before you drink.
natural
Some bottles are hard to twist off, especially with wet hands.
natural
Don’t use too much force or you might twist off the whole neck of the bottle.
natural