open up
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Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Some vacancies have opened up due to retirements.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To bring up (a topic etc.).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “open up” mean?
To open.
Is “open up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.