American Dictionary
Definition open up in American English
open up phrasal verb
phrasal verb2
to talk more about your personal feelings and experiences
3
if something opens up or you open it up, it opens from a folded position so that you can see its shape
Example
I opened up a folding chair for my grandmother.
4
if a discussion opens up, or if you open it up, it becomes more general or starts to include more subjects
Example
China is opening up to foreign investment.
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6
to create a new opportunity or possibility
Example
Going freelance opens up all sorts of possibilities to you.
7
to create a difference between the people or groups involved in something
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