To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. • To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position. • To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility. • To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered. • To spread; to expand into a wider or looser position. • To make (a bed) ready for a patient by folding back the bedcovers. • To reveal one's hand. • To move to a position allowing fluid to flow. • To angle (a club, bat or other hitting implement) upwards and/or (for a right-hander) clockwise of straight. • To cause or allow a gap to form or widen. • To move to a position preventing electricity from flowing. • To make or become available for use or interaction. • To make or become operative or available. • To make or become accessible to customers, clients or visitors. • To make or become receptive or susceptible (to something). • To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing. • To turn on; to switch on. • To start or begin. • To start (an event or activity) as the first performer or actor. • To precede another as a performer at a concert or show. • Of an event, activity etc., to start or get underway. • To bring up, broach. • To enter upon, begin. • To start running (a program or application, especially one with a screen-based interface). • To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen. • To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker. • To make an open relationship or marriage, i.e., with possible additional relationships. • To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.