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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Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption. —
Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026 The escalators that now block shoppers’ views at the entrance will be placed on the sides of the mall, opening up clear sight lines across the entire property, Stone said. —Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Mike Tomlin has officially joined NBC as an analyst and has opened up and discussed some factors that led to his resignation as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 At the heart of the special is Anjelah’s journey into motherhood in her 40s, as the comedian opens up about personal struggles with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life, while touching on the universal themes of relationships, generational shifts, and fighting people on airplanes. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open up
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026 The escalators that now block shoppers’ views at the entrance will be placed on the sides of the mall, opening up clear sight lines across the entire property, Stone said. —Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Mike Tomlin has officially joined NBC as an analyst and has opened up and discussed some factors that led to his resignation as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 At the heart of the special is Anjelah’s journey into motherhood in her 40s, as the comedian opens up about personal struggles with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life, while touching on the universal themes of relationships, generational shifts, and fighting people on airplanes. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open up
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