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çel· I§ vt 1 to open [ ] up 2 to uncover, unwrap 3 to unlock 4 to open [ ] out, unfold 5 to open passage in [ ] 6 to dig [ ] up, dig [ ] out 7 to start [ ] up, open [something new] 8 [Fig] to unloose, unleash 9 to put [ ] into action, turn on [a lamp/radio, water] 10 (Fin) to open [an account] 11 [Fig] to break out in a smile 12 [Fig Colloq] to open [ ] up to knowledge and culture, open [ ]'s eyes 13 to hatch [eggs] 14 [Colloq] to set livestock out to pasture 15 [Reg] to light up [a fire/candle/lamp] 16 [Reg] to welcome [a guest] II§ vi 1 to blossom, bloom 2 (of weather) to clear up 3 to emerge from the egg • çel·3rd agimi/drita "the dawn/light opens" dawn approaches • çel· dyert "open the doors" to lead the way • çel· e s'mbyll [Pej] not stop talking, never to stop yammering • <> çel· gojën "open <>'s mouth" 1 to give <> an undesirable opening to say or ask for something; give undue cause for <> to speak out, give <> an excuse to open <>'s trap 2 to lead <> into making excessive demands • iu çel gryka thesit "untie/open the neck of the sack" to disclose everything • Çele gur gojën! (addressed to someone who is too quiet) Open your mouth and say something! • çel· konak 1 to build a new house 2 to get married and start one's own family • çel e mbyll in an open and shut way • <> çel· një jaki (të keqe) to open a (sore) wound for <> • çel· një hendek to create a deep division between the parties, cause dissension çel|a|mby'll|as adv = çelemby'll çele'g nm (Bot) fox grape (Vitis labrusca)