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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