open up

US /ˈoʊpən ʌp/

UK /ˈoʊpən ʌp/

1.

to make something accessible or available

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The new road will open up the remote areas of the country.

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We need to open up more opportunities for young people.

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unblock uncover unveil reveal disclose

2.

to talk more about one's feelings and thoughts

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It took him a long time to open up about his past.

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She felt comfortable enough to open up to her therapist.

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confide reveal disclose share unburden

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open opening opener open to openness bottle opener can opener