Значение идиомы open up
[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal.
The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary.
Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study.
2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer.
The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers.
John openedup a whole new section of the Scrabble board.
3. {informal} To gofaster.
When they got out on the highway John opened up and droveat 65 miles per hour.
4. {informal} To begin to shoot.
When theygot close to the enemy lines, they opened up with all they had.
5.{informal} To begin to talk frankly.
After John learned to trustMr. Jones, he opened up and told him how he felt.
6. To spread out.
After a while the road opened up and they traveled more quickly.
7.To become available.
When she got her college diploma, many newjobs opened up.
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