THROW OPEN


Meaning of THROW OPEN in English

1. To open wide with a sudden or strong movement. * /He dashed in and threw open the windows./ 2. To remove limits from. * /The Homestead Act threw open the West./ * /When a hurricane and flood left many people homeless, public buildings were thrown open to shelter them./

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.