open up Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to open or to become open
   open.
   
   • Mary opened the car door
2. verb become available
   open.
   
   • an opportunity opened up
3. verb make available
   open.
   
   • This opens up new possibilities
4. verb open up an area or prepare a way
   pioneer.
   
   • She pioneered a graduate program for women students
5. verb start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
   open.
   
   • open a business
6. verb become open
   open.
   
   • The door opened
7. verb talk freely and without inhibition
   

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