The man opened the door and walked into the house.

Meaning: This means to move the movable part of a wall, gate, or vehicle so that there is a space or gap.

Choice of Words: Open means to move something so that there is a space or gap. Door is a movable part of a wall, gate, or vehicle that can be opened and closed to allow people or things to pass through. When you put them together, "Opened the door" means to move the movable part of a wall, gate, or vehicle so that there is a space or gap.

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