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- See:
- open
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| definition 1: |
(informal) to speak revealingly, esp. of oneself.
It's hard to know what the child is feeling because he rarely opens up.It's interesting how people sometimes open up to complete strangers when they're traveling on an airplane.- synonyms:
- confide
- similar words:
- burst, confess, speak one's mind, tell
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| definition 2: |
to make available, accessible, or possible.
This money opens up a world of opportunities.This new evidence opens up the possibility that he will be released. |
| definition 3: |
to begin shooting.
The palace guards suddenly opened up on the crowd.- synonyms:
- fire, shoot
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| definition 4: |
to open one's door.
Open up! Police! |
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