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opening the umbrella vs opening of the umbrella

Both phrases are correct, but "opening the umbrella" is more commonly used in English. They both convey the same meaning, but the first option is more concise and natural.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 692 views

opening the umbrella

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of expanding or unfolding an umbrella to protect oneself from the rain or sun.

Examples:

  • She opened the umbrella as soon as it started raining.
  • Opening the umbrella, he walked confidently in the rain.
  • Do you need help opening the umbrella?
  • The sound of opening the umbrella echoed in the quiet street.
  • I always struggle with opening the umbrella quickly.
  • Until the horrible shock of the pigeons, an entire flock rising at some scare into the diminished light like a thousand umbrellas simultaneously opening
  • The Umbrella Corporation built a new arms race.
  • You could at least have come to fetch me with the umbrella.
  • Another factor is the participation of the European Union under the umbrella of other international actors.
  • I wasn't scared by the umbrella either.
  • After returning the umbrella, I couldn't forget her.
  • FEFCO is the umbrella organisation of European associations of corrugated board manufacturers.
  • WUH/Interadvies is an ING business unit under the umbrella of Nationale Nederlanden Insurance unit.
  • My snack food doesn't fall under the umbrella of your authority.
  • Let's do something crazy like britney with the umbrella.
  • Look at them seeking shelter underneath the umbrella of the city.
  • The Umbrella Corporation thought they contained the infection
  • I worked for the Umbrella Corporation the largest and most powerful commercial entity in the world.
  • You can relax, just keep the umbrellas up.
  • Come Yau! Return the umbrella to uncle.
  • And thanks for sharing the umbrella.
  • Nobody saw anyone leave the umbrella?
  • And the umbrella was initially found underneath Dr.Cooke's seat
  • My snack food doesn't fall under the umbrella of your authority.
  • You didn't lift the umbrella enough.

Alternatives:

  • unfolding the umbrella
  • expanding the umbrella
  • deploying the umbrella
  • extending the umbrella
  • putting up the umbrella

opening of the umbrella

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also describes the action of expanding or unfolding an umbrella, but it is less common and sounds more formal or literary.

Examples:

  • The opening of the umbrella revealed a colorful pattern.
  • He described the opening of the umbrella in great detail.
  • Witnessing the opening of the umbrella was a magical moment.
  • The mechanism for the opening of the umbrella is quite innovative.
  • She captured the beauty of the opening of the umbrella in her painting.
  • Until the horrible shock of the pigeons, an entire flock rising at some scare into the diminished light like a thousand umbrellas simultaneously opening
  • The Umbrella Corporation built a new arms race.
  • You could at least have come to fetch me with the umbrella.
  • Another factor is the participation of the European Union under the umbrella of other international actors.
  • I wasn't scared by the umbrella either.
  • After returning the umbrella, I couldn't forget her.
  • FEFCO is the umbrella organisation of European associations of corrugated board manufacturers.
  • WUH/Interadvies is an ING business unit under the umbrella of Nationale Nederlanden Insurance unit.
  • My snack food doesn't fall under the umbrella of your authority.
  • Let's do something crazy like britney with the umbrella.
  • Look at them seeking shelter underneath the umbrella of the city.
  • The Umbrella Corporation thought they contained the infection
  • I worked for the Umbrella Corporation the largest and most powerful commercial entity in the world.
  • You can relax, just keep the umbrellas up.
  • Come Yau! Return the umbrella to uncle.
  • And thanks for sharing the umbrella.
  • Nobody saw anyone leave the umbrella?
  • And the umbrella was initially found underneath Dr.Cooke's seat
  • My snack food doesn't fall under the umbrella of your authority.
  • You didn't lift the umbrella enough.

Alternatives:

  • unfolding of the umbrella
  • expansion of the umbrella
  • deployment of the umbrella
  • extension of the umbrella
  • putting up of the umbrella

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