No. 447 in Malay
membuka
"To open."
In a sentence
Dia membuka pintu untuk tetamu.
He opens the door for the guest.
Here, 'membuka' is used in the context of opening a physical object, the door.
Kami membuka perniagaan baru di bandar.
We started a new business in the city.
In this sentence, 'membuka' refers to the initiation or starting of an entity, specifically a business.
Guru membuka peluang kepada pelajar untuk bertanya soalan.
The teacher provides an opportunity for the students to ask questions.
Here, 'membuka' signifies creating or providing an opportunity, abstractly involving the act of making something accessible or feasible.
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