No. 5,353 in Russian
открываются
"Open" or "are opening."
In a sentence
Двери лифта открываются автоматически.
The elevator doors open automatically.
In this context, 'открываются' is a reflexive verb indicating that the opening action is performed on its own (automatic process).
С весной открываются новые возможности.
New opportunities arise with the spring.
'Открываются' here metaphorically suggests the beginning of new opportunities or the unfolding of possibilities.
Занавески на окне открываются, чтобы впустить свет.
The curtains on the window are being opened to let the light in.
Here, 'открываются' describes the action of opening curtains, emphasizing the transition to an open state.
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