Open up
/ˈəʊpən ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To unlock something or make it accessible.
- The store will open up at 9 AM.
- They need to open up the park for the festival.
2. To become more communicative and willing to share thoughts and feelings.
- After getting to know her better, she started to open up about her past.
- The therapist encouraged him to open up during sessions.
3. To begin operation or start a business.
- They plan to open up a new restaurant downtown.
- Several factories opened up in the area, boosting the local economy.
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