was opening, used to open
Máquina que veía, la abría.
I’d open any machine I saw.
— 3 Idiots (2009)
Se abría paso entre la multitud.
He made his way through the crowd.
El tío no abría la boca.
The guy wouldn't open his mouth.
La Srta. golpeó la puerta y él no abría.
The lady knocked on the door and he didn't open it.