Open up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
OH-puhn UHP too, tuh, tih
ˈəʊpən/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
OH-puhn UP too
Definition
To share your feelings, thoughts, or experiences with someone, usually because you trust them or feel comfortable.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal and supportive settings. Often followed by 'someone' ('open up to a friend'). Implies emotional openness rather than just giving information. Not to be confused with 'open up' (make accessible, like a store opening).
Spanish: abrirse aPortuguese (BR): se abrir paraPortuguese (PT): abrir-se comChinese (Simplified): 向...敞开心扉Chinese (Traditional): 向...敞開心扉Hindi: के सामने खुलनाArabic: ينفتح علىBengali: মনের কথা বলা - অনুভূতি খুলে বলাRussian: откровенничать - раскрытьсяJapanese: 心を開く - 打ち明けるVietnamese: mở lòng - chia sẻ cảm xúcKorean: 마음을 열다 - 속마음을 털어놓다Turkish: içini açmak - duygularını paylaşmakUrdu: دل کی بات کہنا - اپنے جذبات بتاناIndonesian: membuka diri - curhat
Example Sentences
It's hard for me to open up to new people.
basic
She finally opened up to her mother about her problems.
basic
You can open up to me if you want to talk.
basic
He doesn't usually open up to anyone, but he trusts you.
natural
Sometimes it's scary to open up to people after being hurt.
natural
It took me a while to really open up to my therapist.
natural