open up Antonyms

Meaning of open up

Wordnet

open up (v)

cause to open or to become open

become available

make available

open up an area or prepare a way

start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

become open

talk freely and without inhibition

open up Sentence Examples

  1. The therapist encouraged her client to open up about her past experiences.
  2. The detective tried to open up the suspect by showing him evidence.
  3. The coffee shop opened up its doors early to accommodate the morning rush.
  4. The storm opened up the roof, causing extensive damage.
  5. The surgeon opened up the patient's chest to perform the procedure.
  6. The museum exhibit opened up new insights into ancient civilizations.
  7. The teacher opened up a discussion on the importance of critical thinking.
  8. The new job opportunity opened up a world of possibilities for the applicant.
  9. The plants opened up their petals to welcome the morning sun.
  10. The conversation opened up old wounds that had long been buried.

FAQs About the word open up

cause to open or to become open, become available, make available, open up an area or prepare a way, start to operate or function or cause to start operating or

unplug,hollow (out), scoop (out), free, unblock,unstop, empty, lighten, unclog, clear

plug (up),stop (up), gum (up), gum (up), stop (up), plug (up), occlude, occlude, dam, block

The therapist encouraged her client to open up about her past experiences.

The detective tried to open up the suspect by showing him evidence.

The coffee shop opened up its doors early to accommodate the morning rush.

The storm opened up the roof, causing extensive damage.