Cool MateMeaning of Open up
To become emotionally vulnerable or to reveal information.
In simple words: To make something available or to start a conversation.
Open up in a sentence
- She decided to open up about her childhood experiences.
- It's hard for him to open up to new ideas at work.
- He finally opened up about his struggles with anxiety.
- Can you open up the file so we can review it together?
- She felt comfortable enough to open up to her therapist.
- They need to open up the discussion regarding the project changes.
How to use Open up
Use 'open up' in casual conversations to refer to sharing feelings or information. It's appropriate in both personal and some professional contexts, but avoid it in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
open up + object / open up + to + object
Memory hint
Imagine a door opening wide to reveal what's inside – that's opening up.
Related words
Collocations with Open up
- open up a discussion
- open up about feelings
- open up access
- open up to someone
- open up opportunities
Common mistakes with Open up
- Confused with 'open' – 'open up' suggests revealing more than just physically opening something.
- Using it without an object when it's needed – e.g., say 'open up the discussion' instead of just 'open up'.
Compare Open up with Reveal, Disclose, Share, Unveil, Express
Open up appears in
Open up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انفتاح، فتح، البوح
جعل شيء متاحًا أو بدء محادثة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মন খুলে কথা বলা, খুলে দেওয়া
কিছু উপলব্ধ করা বা কথোপকথন শুরু করা।
- GermanDeutsch
sich öffnen
Etwas zugänglich machen oder ein Gespräch beginnen.
- SpanishEspañol
Abrirse, Abrir
Hacer algo disponible o iniciar una conversación.
- Persianفارسی
باز شدن، صحبت کردن
چیزی را در دسترس قرار دادن یا شروع یک مکالمه.
- FrenchFrançais
s'ouvrir, ouvrir
Se confier ou rendre accessible.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुलना, बात करना
किसी चीज़ को उपलब्ध कराना या बातचीत शुरू करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Aprirsi
Rendere qualcosa disponibile o iniziare una conversazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Abrir-se, Abrir
Disponibilizar algo ou iniciar uma conversa.
- RussianРусский
Открыться, раскрыться, начать говорить
Сделать что-то доступным или начать разговор.
- Urduاردو
کھلنا، بات کرنا
کسی چیز کو دستیاب بنانا یا گفتگو شروع کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
敞开, 倾诉
使某物可用或开始对话。
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Frequently asked questions about Open up
What does Open up mean?
To make something available or to start a conversation.
What is the definition of Open up?
To become emotionally vulnerable or to reveal information.
How do you use Open up in a sentence?
She decided to open up about her childhood experiences.
Can you give another example of Open up?
It's hard for him to open up to new ideas at work.
What are synonyms for Open up?
Common alternatives include reveal, disclose, share, unveil, express.
What words go with Open up?
It commonly pairs with open up a discussion, open up about feelings, open up access, open up to someone, open up opportunities.
What are common mistakes when using Open up?
Confused with 'open' – 'open up' suggests revealing more than just physically opening something. Using it without an object when it's needed – e.g., say 'open up the discussion' instead of just 'open up'.
How do you pronounce Open up?
US: //ˈoʊ.pən ʌp//, UK: //ˈəʊ.pən ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Open up?
Use 'open up' in casual conversations to refer to sharing feelings or information. It's appropriate in both personal and some professional contexts, but avoid it in very formal situations.