open up
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open up

verb

Definition of OPEN UP

transitive verb
1
: to make available
2
: to make plain or visible : disclose
3
: to open by cutting into
intransitive verb
1
: to spread out or come into view <the road opens up ahead>
2
: to commence firing
3
: to become communicative <tried to get the patient to open up>

First Known Use of OPEN UP

1582

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