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OPEN UP

(verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the phrase Open Up.

Open Up - as a verb

Cause to open or to become open

Example: "Mary opened the car door"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become available

Example: "An opportunity opened up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6

Make available

Example: "This opens up new possibilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6

Open up an area or prepare a way

Example: "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pioneer9

Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

Example: "Open a business"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become open

Example: "The door opened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Talk freely and without inhibition

Example Sentences

"Please open up the windows to let some fresh air in."
"I need to open up this box to see what's inside."
"It's time to open up and share your feelings with others."
"The flower buds will open up in the spring."
"She had to open up about her past in order to heal."
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