Open up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈoʊpən/ /ˈəp

OH-puhn UP

UK

ˈəʊpən/ /ˈʌp

OH-puhn UP

Definición

To allow something to become open, such as a door or business, or to start sharing personal feelings and thoughts honestly.

Uso & Matices

Often used informally for expressing feelings ('He finally opened up to me'). Also refers to starting hours for business or physically making something accessible. Don't confuse with just 'open'—'open up' stresses process or emotional meaning. Common collocations: 'open up about', 'open up the store'.

• Spanish: abrirse - abrirse emocionalmente - abrir (negocio, puerta, etc.)
• Portuguese (BR): abrir - desabafar - abrir-se emocionalmente
• Portuguese (PT): abrir - desabafar - abrir-se emocionalmente
• Chinese (Simplified): 敞开心扉 - 打开（门、商店等）
• Chinese (Traditional): 敞開心扉 - 打開（門、商店等）
• Hindi: खुलना - दिल खोलना
• Arabic: ينفتح - يفتح قلبه - يفتح (محل، باب، إلخ)
• Bengali: খুলে দিন - খোলা শুরু করা - মনে কথা প্রকাশ করা
• Russian: открыть - открываться (эмоционально) - начать работать
• Japanese: 開ける - 心を開く - オープンする
• Vietnamese: mở ra - bắt đầu hoạt động - trải lòng
• Korean: 열다 - 마음을 열다 - 개업하다
• Turkish: açmak - duygularını açmak - işe başlamak
• Urdu: کھولنا - دل کی بات کرنا - شروعات کرنا
• Indonesian: membuka - membuka hati - mulai beroperasi

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Can you open up the window, please?

basic

The new bakery will open up next week.

basic

She doesn't like to open up about her feelings.

basic

After a while, he finally started to open up.

natural

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to so you can open up.

natural

Let's open up the store early today.

natural