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 Stanford grad and WNBA star opens up about her broadcasting journey, the women's sports boom, and her vision for a cultural platform.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Social media gives women a sense of anonymity to open up, speak to people going through the same thing, and be part of a community.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Leon Thomas is opening up about fans comparing him to another R&B crooner.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Kylie Jenner is opening up about the pain of losing her longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Social media gives women a sense of anonymity to open up, speak to people going through the same thing, and be part of a community.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Leon Thomas is opening up about fans comparing him to another R&B crooner.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Kylie Jenner is opening up about the pain of losing her longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 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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