Crack the door Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ
KRAK-thuh-DOR
kɹˈæk/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː
KRAK-thuh-DAW
Definition
To open the door just a little, so it is not fully closed or fully open.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, mostly used in American English. Commonly said when you want fresh air, privacy with some access, or to let in sound or light. Usually used with doors, but sometimes with windows ('crack the window'). Do not confuse with 'crack the code' (solve).
Spanish: abrir la puerta un pocoPortuguese (BR): entreabrir a portaPortuguese (PT): entreabrir a portaChinese (Simplified): 把门开一条缝Chinese (Traditional): 把門開一條縫Hindi: दरवाज़ा थोड़ा सा खोलनाArabic: افتح الباب قليلاًBengali: দরজা একটু ফাঁকা রাখা - দরজা সামান্য খোলাRussian: приоткрыть дверьJapanese: ドアを少し開けるVietnamese: hé cửa ra một chútKorean: 문을 살짝 열다Turkish: kapıyı aralamakUrdu: دروازہ تھوڑا سا کھولناIndonesian: membuka pintu sedikit
Example Sentences
Can you crack the door? It's hot in here.
basic
Please crack the door so the cat can come in.
basic
He always cracks the door when he sleeps.
basic
If you crack the door, you can still hear the kids playing.
natural
Just crack the door a bit if you want some fresh air.
natural
Could you crack the door on your way out? I like a little light.
natural