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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The company is heavy in the engineering and development department, which is key for slicing and dicing the data in different ways to open up opportunities beyond trailfinding.
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The open congressional seat in District 12 opened up after Rep. Barbara Lee lost in her run for California senator and did not seek reelection.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Photo: Houlihan Lawrence Inc. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this listing photo of the living room open up into the woods.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
The couple opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about navigating Rochell's free agency and being parents to 11-month-old daughter Scottie
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Allison Kuch and Isaac Rochell have been together for almost 11 years, with each year revolving around football — until now.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The open congressional seat in District 12 opened up after Rep. Barbara Lee lost in her run for California senator and did not seek reelection.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Photo: Houlihan Lawrence Inc. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this listing photo of the living room open up into the woods.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
The couple opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about navigating Rochell's free agency and being parents to 11-month-old daughter Scottie
Comments
Allison Kuch and Isaac Rochell have been together for almost 11 years, with each year revolving around football — until now.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Open up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20up. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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