open up

Frequency: 8.222.0 per million words

Command to open a door; to start a business or opportunity.

openADVERB + open (verb)

Categories:

up

Examples (10)

  • ‘Open up!’ He shouted, hammering on the door.
  • The opportunity to open up new markets.
  • The company plans to open up several new branches next year.
  • She decided to open up about her feelings to her best friend.
  • After years of secrecy, he finally decided to open up to his family.
  • The new road will open up access to the remote village.
  • Please open up the box carefully.
  • The government is trying to open up the economy to foreign investment.
  • He hesitated for a moment, then began to open up the package.
  • The discovery could open up new avenues for research.