Antonyms for open up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-puh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pən

Definition of open up

Origin : early 13c., "an aperture or opening," from open (adj.). Meaning "public knowledge" (especially in out in the open) is from 1942, but cf. Middle English in open (late 14c.) "manifestly, publicly." The sense of "an open competition" is from 1926, originally in a golf context.

As in institute : verb begin; put into operation
As in introduce : verb make known; present
As in knife : verb stab with pointed tool
As in operate : verb perform surgery
As in originate : verb create, introduce
As in pioneer : verb invent; lay the groundwork
As in profess : verb declare, assert
As in release : verb let go, let out
As in accelerate : verb increase speed, timing
As in shoot : verb discharge a projectile, often to injure or kill
As in slash : verb cut
As in stab : verb puncture, pierce with sharp, pointed object
As in strike : verb find, discover
As in tell : verb communicate
As in thaw : verb unfreeze, warm
As in uncover : verb reveal, disclose
As in unveil : verb reveal
As in wound : verb cause bodily damage
As in broach : verb bring up a topic
As in broaden : verb extend, supplement
As in acknowledge : verb admit truth or reality of something
As in unfurl : verb unroll
As in admit : verb confess, acknowledge
As in divulge : verb make known; confess
As in enlighten : verb explain thoroughly; make aware

Example sentences :

When he began to open up, it was after a sad fashion at first.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

It will open up the way to a saner and more beautiful future.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

I feel as if at any moment the ground might open up, and—and swallow me right up.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

After an interview with the cashier he returned to my window and requested me to open up.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Phil's going to take down that bar we pushed in place, and open up.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

Some customers are slow to open up and extend their confidence to a salesman.
Extract from : « Dollars and Sense » by Col. Wm. C. Hunter

"I've got to open up this curtain a bit, Driggs," called Ab.
Extract from : « The Grammar School Boys of Gridley » by H. Irving Hancock

I told you boys not to open up an argument with those fellows!
Extract from : « The Call of the Beaver Patrol » by V. T. Sherman

And we'll be awaitin' there at the ash door, ready to push in when you open up.
Extract from : « The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour » by George A. Warren

Which is Tink Tuttle's cue to open up on the266 story of his life.
Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford

Synonyms for open up

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