Crack the window Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪndoʊ
KRAK-thuh-WIN-doh
kɹˈæk/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɪndəʊ
KRAK-thuh-WIN-doh
Definition
To open a window just a little, usually to let in some fresh air without fully opening it.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and commonly used in everyday speech, especially in American English. It means to open the window just a little, not to break it. Don’t confuse with 'crack a window' (slang for breaking it). Common with requests: 'Can you crack the window?'
Spanish: abrir un poco la ventanaPortuguese (BR): abrir um pouco a janelaPortuguese (PT): abrir um pouco a janelaChinese (Simplified): 开一点窗户Chinese (Traditional): 開一點窗戶Hindi: खिड़की हल्की खोलनाArabic: فتح النافذة قليلاًBengali: জানালা একটু খোলাRussian: приоткрыть окноJapanese: 窓を少し開けるVietnamese: hé cửa sổ một chútKorean: 창문을 조금 열다Turkish: camı biraz aralamakUrdu: کھڑکی کو تھوڑا سا کھولناIndonesian: membuka jendela sedikit
Example Sentences
Can you crack the window? It's stuffy in here.
basic
Please crack the window while you drive.
basic
She always cracks the window before going to sleep.
basic
If you crack the window, the room cools down fast.
natural
I like to crack the window just enough to feel a breeze.
natural
Could you crack the window? The air feels a bit stale.
natural