открыли

This is the 1250th most frequent Russian word.

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открыли

"Opened."


Here, 'открыли' means 'opened' and refers to an inauguration or making accessible.

Сегодня мы открыли новую библиотеку.

Today we opened a new library.


In this context, 'открыли' means 'discovered' or 'found something new that wasn't known before.

Учёные открыли новую звезду.

Scientists discovered a new star.


Here, 'открыли' means 'opened' in its literal sense, referring to allowing access by moving the door.

Они наконец-то открыли дверь после долгих попыток.

They finally opened the door after many attempts.