This is the 276th most frequent Indonesian word.
membuka
"To open."
The word 'membuka' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to open' in a physical manner.
Dia membuka jendela di pagi hari.
He/She opens the window in the morning.
Here, 'membuka' is used figuratively to mean 'to create' or 'to provide'. It extends beyond physical opening to abstract concepts.
Proyek ini membuka peluang baru bagi banyak orang.
This project opens new opportunities for many people.
In this sentence, 'membuka' is used idiomatically, meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to make someone realize'.