open klappen

English translation: unfold

14:13 Apr 11, 2011
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Quilt-making
Dutch term or phrase: open klappen
Context:

Klap het blauwe strookje open
Timothy Strauss
Local time: 06:14
English translation:unfold
Explanation:
Unfold, as in take what is folded over and unfold it.
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Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 07:14
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Summary of answers provided
5 +6unfold
Kate Hudson (X)
4fold open / flip open
Michael Beijer


  

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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
unfold


Explanation:
Unfold, as in take what is folded over and unfold it.

Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 07:14
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24

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agree  sindy cremer
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agree  Frank van Thienen (X)
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agree  Tina Vonhof (X): Should not be a question- can be found in any dictionary.
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agree  writeaway: should be voted non-pro. any bilingual person would know this
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agree  David Walker (X): Have to agree with Writeaway
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agree  Ymkje Kuipers
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
fold open / flip open


Explanation:
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Example sentence(s):
  • Pull tear strip and flip open box top.
  • Fold open the edges of the drape inward 1/2 inch.
Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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