Uncork Meaning in English
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Definition
To remove the cork from a bottle, especially of wine or champagne, so it can be opened and poured.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or semi-formal contexts involving wine or sparkling drinks. Common collocation: 'uncork a bottle'. Sometimes used metaphorically for releasing feelings or starting an event with excitement.
Spanish: descorcharPortuguese (BR): desarrolharPortuguese (PT): desarrolharChinese (Simplified): 打开（瓶塞）Chinese (Traditional): 打開（瓶塞）Hindi: कॉर्क खोलनाArabic: فتح الزجاجة (إزالة السدادة)Bengali: কর্ক খোলা - কর্ক খুলে ফেলাRussian: откупоритьJapanese: コルクを抜くVietnamese: rút nút (chai) - khui nút (chai)Korean: 코르크 마개를 빼다Turkish: şişenin mantarını açmakUrdu: کارک نکالناIndonesian: membuka sumbat (botol)
Example Sentences
He carefully uncorked the wine bottle.
basic
Please uncork the champagne before dinner.
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It was hard to uncork the old bottle.
basic
Let's uncork a bottle and celebrate!
natural
The sommelier swiftly uncorked the wine for the guests.
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The party really started after they uncorked the champagne.
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