membuka

From Malay membuka, from Classical Malay membuka. Equivalent to meng- +‎ buka. Semantic loan from English open.

• IPA^(key): /məmˈbuka/
• Hyphenation: mêm‧bu‧ka
• Rhymes: -ka, -a

mêmbuka (base-imperative buka, active membuka, ordinary passive dibuka, adversative passive terbuka)

1. (transitive) to open
   1. To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
   2. To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.

      Synonym: merintis

   3. To enter upon, begin.

      Synonyms: memulai, mengusahakan, menyelenggarakan

   4. To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.

      Synonyms: membentangkan, mengembangkan

   5. To make accessible to customers or clients.
   6. To become open.

      Synonym: mengembangkan

   7. (computing, of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.
   8. To disclose; to reveal

      Synonyms: memperlihatkan, mengungkapkan

2. (transitive) to unfold, to uncover, to disrobe

   Synonym: menanggalkan

3. (transitive) to untangle, to untie, to unwrap

   Synonyms: mengurai, meretas

4. (transitive) to raise, to lift

   Synonym: mengangkat

5. (transitive) to make

   Synonym: membuat

6. (transitive) to give an opportunity