open up

verb

1. intr to start firing a gun or guns
2. intr to speak freely or without restraint
3. informal.
   intr (of a motor vehicle) to accelerate
4. tr to render accessible

   the motorway opened up the remoter areas

5. to make or become more exciting or lively

   the game opened up after half-time

Example Sentences

He wishes that parking were less expensive and that the city would open up the restrooms for those living on the streets, who often sleep on the benches.

From Los Angeles Times

"Instead of focusing on the performance of single-resonator systems, we instead took into account the way these resonators interact, which opened up new possibilities," Naik explained.

From Science Daily

"This study opens up the possibility of more targeted and effective treatment possibilities for diabetic heart disease patients when combined with their usual blood sugar management medication," Dr Kantharidis said.

From Science Daily

In an interview with Elle, the star opened up about the residual trauma from the deadly attack.

From Salon

Usually reluctant to discuss tactics, now he opens up.

From BBC

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