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open up |
1. v. (intransitive, transitive) To open. |
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Some vacancies have opened up due to retirements. |
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Open up the door! |
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2. v. (intransitive) To reveal oneself; to share personal information about oneself; to become communicative. |
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After three hours of questioning, he finally opened up. |
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3. v. (intransitive) To commence firing weapons. |
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As the convoy entered the pass, we opened up on them with everything we had. |
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4. v. (intransitive figuratively, of the sky) To rain. |
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The sky has really opened up, I've never seen this much rain! |
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open |
1. adj. (not comparable) Not closed; accessible; unimpeded. |
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Turn left after the second open door. |
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It was as if his body had gone to sleep standing up and with his eyes open. |
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2. adj. Not drawn together, closed, or contracted; extended; expanded. |
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an open hand; an open flower; an open prospect |
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up |
1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity. |
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I looked up and saw the airplane overhead. |
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2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely. |
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I will mix up the puzzle pieces. |
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Tear up the contract. |
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