Crack open Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈoʊpən
KRACK OH-puhn
kɹˈæk/ /ˈəʊpən
KRACK OH-puhn
Definition
To open something, often by breaking its surface, usually with force or effort. It can also mean to start or begin something, sometimes in a casual way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often physical—used for food (eggs, bottles), boxes, or safes. Also used casually for starting a drink ('crack open a beer') or beginning something. Do not use for normal, gentle opening ('open the door').
Spanish: abrir (con esfuerzo) - romper para abrirPortuguese (BR): abrir (com força) - rachar para abrirPortuguese (PT): abrir (com força) - rachar para abrirChinese (Simplified): 砸开 - 打开（用力）Chinese (Traditional): 砸開 - 打開（用力）Hindi: फोड़कर खोलना - तोड़कर खोलनाArabic: فتح بالقوة - كسر ليفتحBengali: ফাটিয়ে খোলা - জোর করে খোলাRussian: вскрыть - открыть силойJapanese: 割って開ける - こじ開けるVietnamese: bẻ ra - mở ra bằng lựcKorean: 쪼개서 열다 - 힘을 줘서 열다Turkish: kırıp açmak - zorla açmakUrdu: توڑ کر کھولنا - زبردستی کھولناIndonesian: membuka dengan memecahkan - membuka paksa
Example Sentences
Can you crack open this jar for me?
basic
She cracked open an egg into the bowl.
basic
We need to crack open the box to see what's inside.
basic
Let's crack open a bottle of wine to celebrate.
natural
He managed to crack open the safe after hours of trying.
natural
Sometimes you just have to crack open a new book and dive in.
natural