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I've found that when you roll up your sleeves and join people in their daily work, they tend to open up quite a bit and let you know what they really think about the issues facing our country and what kind of job they think the government is doing.
Bob Beauprez

Meaning of "open up" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPEN UP

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPEN UP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Open up is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb open up in English.

WHAT DOES OPEN UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of open up in the English dictionary

The first definition of open up in the dictionary is to start firing a gun or guns. Other definition of open up is to speak freely or without restraint. Open up is also to accelerate.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO OPEN UP

PRESENT

Present
I open up
you open up
he/she/it opens up
we open up
you open up
they open up
Present continuous
I am opening up
you are opening up
he/she/it is opening up
we are opening up
you are opening up
they are opening up
Present perfect
I have opened up
you have opened up
he/she/it has opened up
we have opened up
you have opened up
they have opened up
Present perfect continuous
I have been opening up
you have been opening up
he/she/it has been opening up
we have been opening up
you have been opening up
they have been opening up
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I opened up
you opened up
he/she/it opened up
we opened up
you opened up
they opened up
Past continuous
I was opening up
you were opening up
he/she/it was opening up
we were opening up
you were opening up
they were opening up
Past perfect
I had opened up
you had opened up
he/she/it had opened up
we had opened up
you had opened up
they had opened up
Past perfect continuous
I had been opening up
you had been opening up
he/she/it had been opening up
we had been opening up
you had been opening up
they had been opening up
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will open up
you will open up
he/she/it will open up
we will open up
you will open up
they will open up
Future continuous
I will be opening up
you will be opening up
he/she/it will be opening up
we will be opening up
you will be opening up
they will be opening up
Future perfect
I will have opened up
you will have opened up
he/she/it will have opened up
we will have opened up
you will have opened up
they will have opened up
Future perfect continuous
I will have been opening up
you will have been opening up
he/she/it will have been opening up
we will have been opening up
you will have been opening up
they will have been opening up
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would open up
you would open up
he/she/it would open up
we would open up
you would open up
they would open up
Conditional continuous
I would be opening up
you would be opening up
he/she/it would be opening up
we would be opening up
you would be opening up
they would be opening up
Conditional perfect
I would have open up
you would have open up
he/she/it would have open up
we would have open up
you would have open up
they would have open up
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been opening up
you would have been opening up
he/she/it would have been opening up
we would have been opening up
you would have been opening up
they would have been opening up
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you open up
we let´s open up
you open up
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to open up
Past participle
opened up
Present Participle
opening up
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPEN UP

open punctuation
open question
open sandwich
open scholarship
open season
open secret
open sentence
open sesame
open set
open shop
open side
open slather
open source
open string
open system
open texture
open ticket
Open University
open verdict
open vowel

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPEN UP

brain up
button up
clean up
even up
gen up
harden up
join up
keep one´s chin up
man up
run up
sign up
skin up
soften up
straighten up
turn up

Synonyms and antonyms of open up in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «open up» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPEN UP

Find out the translation of open up to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of open up from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «open up» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开拓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abrir
570 millions of speakers

English

open up
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊपर खुला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فتح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

открыть
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

abrir
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উন্মুক্ত বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ouvrir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Universiti Terbuka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erschließen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

開く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

열어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Universitas Terbuka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mở ra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओपन युनिव्हर्सिटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Açık Üniversite
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aprire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

otwarcie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відкрити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

deschide
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανοίξει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

öppna upp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

åpne opp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of open up

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPEN UP»

The term «open up» is very widely used and occupies the 17.644 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPEN UP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «open up» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «open up» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about open up

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10 QUOTES WITH «OPEN UP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word open up.
1
Khandi Alexander
So the only things I was being allowed to audition for were small roles in comedies. It broke my heart. No one would see me for anything else. I knew, in order to open up my career, I had to leave or that's all I would ever be given.
2
Tori Amos
I think everyone understands grief, the journey it takes us on, whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a disappointment. Some people don't deal with it, the power of it. Some do. Some feel the weight of it and it informs their choices. I've had to open up to grief in different contexts.
3
Trey Anastasio
I think the Internet is going to open up a lot of possibilities with music, and the shake-up of power is exciting to me.
4
Ibrahim Babangida
To meet the expectations of the majority of our people, and to open up new vistas of economic opportunity so that the aspirations of Nigerians can stand a fair chance of being fulfilled in a lifetime, there must be a truly committed leadership in a democratic Nigeria.
5
Bob Beauprez
I've found that when you roll up your sleeves and join people in their daily work, they tend to open up quite a bit and let you know what they really think about the issues facing our country and what kind of job they think the government is doing.
6
Monica Bellucci
I have always loved lipstick. For women, that love comes from our mother and grandmothers. It's so natural for a woman to open up her mirror and apply lipstick.
7
Manu Bennett
The world is slowly evolving into a place where the things that we have seen as being taboo are starting to open up a bit more.
8
Elizabeth Berkley
I just love creating an environment where people can open up and say what's on their mind and in their heart.
9
Wolf Blitzer
If you are a reliable, honest journalist, sources will open up and trust you and share good information.
10
Jim Brown
The need to be cared for is the base of everything. In the penitentiaries, you won't hear gangbangers and criminals say, 'No, I don't want to be cared for by nobody.' When you care about them, they'll open up to you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPEN UP»

Discover the use of open up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to open up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open ...
A practical guide to making sexually open arrangements work outlines options for transforming monogamous relationships into effective polyamorous ones, in a reference that addresses such topics as boundary setting, child-raising, and ...
Tristan Taormino, 2008
2
Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed
Trynka has also interviewed Iggy Pop himself at his home in Miami for this book.
Paul Trynka, 2011
3
Open Up Or Shut Up!
After reading this book, you can throw away the self-help books (except this one!) and start planning your own life adventure. That's what this book is really about.
Barbara Deutsch, 2011
4
Open Up and Fly!
Lift your veil so you can open up and access your natural psychic, intuitive, and spiritual abilities. Learn how to relax and meditate, access guidance, and work with energy.
Wendi Moore, 2003
5
China's Campaign to 'Open Up the West': National, Provincial ...
Particularly from the perspective of the SDPC's (now SDRC's) suborga, nizations at the provincial and local levels, now in charge of the co,ordination of the implementation of relevant elements of the new policy in their territories, the Open Up ...
David S. G. Goodman, 2004
6
The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up! and ...
Outlines methods and techniques for improving and perfecting presentation skills that will afford a competitive edge in business.
Timothy J. Koegel, 2007
7
Unbuttoned: Women Open Up About the Pleasures, Pains, and ...
A collection of women's thoughts about the pleasures, pains, and politics of breastfeeding.
Dana Sullivan, Maureen Connolly, 2009
8
Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions
This book presents astonishing evidence that personal self-disclosure is not only good for our emotional health, but boosts our physical health as well.
James W. Pennebaker, 2012
9
Mommy, Open Up the Secrets of the World
This humorous kids' book comes courtesy of a New York City third grader who was born in Jerusalem and spent her preschool years in Tel Aviv.
Sarene Eyla Shaked, Deborah Grossman Shaked, 2005
10
Don't Give Up: It's Time to Open Up
It's Time to Open Up Olivia P. Collins. ~~Don't~Give~Up~~~ ~~Don't~Give~Up ~~ ~ It's Time to ~Open~~~~~~Up~ Olivia P. Collins As 102733-POLI-layout.pdf.
Olivia P. Collins, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPEN UP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term open up is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Exclusive Interview: Matisse & Sadko Open Up About Martin Garrix …
Following two chart-breaking releases from Martin Garrix & collaborators Matisse & Sadko, there is no denying that the latter duo have ... «Your EDM, Jul 15»
2
Fosun aims to open up Europe to China's wealthiest with bank deal
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has launched a €500m (£354m) takeover of merchant bank BHF Kleinwort Benson, in a bid to introduce the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Colin Montgomerie moves up at wet Senior British Open
European Tour: In Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Danny Willett shot 8-under-par 62 to open up a one-shot lead in the European Masters before ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Mid-Day Rumble: Providence will open up against Harvard, Nichols …
Today in the Mid-Day Rumble, the Friars have a difficult non-conference schedule, Austin Nichols has his first visit lined up this weekend, Thon ... «Rumble In The Garden, Jul 15»
5
Click Here for More Power: How Can Petitions Open Up Parliament?
The UK parliament's petitions site relaunched this week, sparking another debate about petitions and their proper place in our political process. «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
6
Georgia Natives Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Cole Swindell …
Georgia Natives Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Cole Swindell & More Open Up About Their Home State! July 24, 2015 10:56 AM. View Comments. (Photo by ... «US 99.5, Jul 15»
7
Donut dynamos: Teens set to open up food truck business venture
The New Braunfels High School students put together a business plan, secured funding, wrangled with city permitting, bought a trailer and ... «Herald Zeitung, Jul 15»
8
'Inappropriate to open up Indian legal sector to foreign players'
News over 'opening of Indian legal sector to the foreign players' has been making rounds all the way, however, key legal sources confirmed to ... «The Dollar Business, Jul 15»
9
New grant will open up 700 years of Dorset's history
A grant of £297,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund will allow the Dorset History Centre to open up access to a Dorset family's archive. T. «Dorset Newsroom, Jul 15»
10
Good reason to button up this summer - offbeat Kick Bright Zine to …
... the Artegon marketplace. It's called Kick Bright Shop and Buttons, and according to Facebook, they're hoping to open up officially in August. «Orlando Weekly, Jul 15»

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