What is the meaning of open up?

verb

  • Cause to open or to become open.
    • usage: "Mary opened the car door"
  • Become available.
    • usage: "an opportunity opened up"
  • Make available.
    • usage: "This opens up new possibilities"
  • Open up an area or prepare a way.
    • usage: "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"
  • Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning.
    • usage: "open a business"
  • Become open.
    • usage: "The door opened"
  • Talk freely and without inhibition. .
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