uncork

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer le bouchon d'une bouteille ou, au sens figuré, pour libérer ou exprimer quelque chose de retenu.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing a cork from a bottle, or metaphorically, to release or express something that has been held back.

1. Open a bottleB1formal

   To remove the cork from a bottle, especially a wine bottle.

   Déboucher une bouteille

   • He uncorked the bottle of red wine for dinner.
   • She carefully uncorked the champagne for the celebration.
   • The waiter uncorked the bottle with a gentle pop.

   Synonymesbroachdrawopenpop

   Antonymescork

2. Release or unleashB2informal

   To release or let out something that has been held back, such as emotions, energy, or ideas.

   Débrider, libérer

   • The speech uncorked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
   • He uncorked his frustration during the argument.
   • The new policy uncorked a flood of creativity in the team.

   Synonymesdischargeemitlet looselet outpour outreleaseunleashvent

   Antonymescheckcontaincurbrepressrestrainsuppress