open up
verb
opened up; opening up; opens up
1
: to make available or possible
The discovery opens up the possibility of new cures.
2
: to make plain or visible : disclose
3
: to open by cutting into
1
: to become available or possible
The hostess will let us know when a table opens up.
2
: to spread out or come into view
The road opens up ahead.
3
: to commence firing
4
: to become communicative
tried to get the patient to open up
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The couple opened up about the ups and downs of their relationship in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up season 2.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The pandemic opened up new work models, allowing employees more flexibility and control over their ability to stay productive while managing their personal responsibilities.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Another bruising week on Wall Street gave us a chance to open up our wallet and pick up a number of stocks on sale.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
However, the main card opened up with a lightweight bout between Mauricio Ruffy and King Green.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The pandemic opened up new work models, allowing employees more flexibility and control over their ability to stay productive while managing their personal responsibilities.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Another bruising week on Wall Street gave us a chance to open up our wallet and pick up a number of stocks on sale.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
However, the main card opened up with a lightweight bout between Mauricio Ruffy and King Green.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Open up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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