LEARNit Dictionary
open up
phrasal verb
1
to begin shooting
شلیک کردن, آتش گشودن, شروع به شلیک کردن
2
to open a door, container, etc.
باز کردن, گشودن, باز کردن در, باز کردن ظرف
Open up or we'll break the door down!
‘Open up!’ He hammered on the door.
3
to talk about what you feel and think; to become less shy and more willing to communicate
حرف دل زدن, در میان گذاشتن, احساسات را بازگو کردن, بیان احساسات
It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up.
He only opened up to her very slowly.
4
to become or make something possible, available or able to be reached
بازکردن, فراهم کردن, ممکن کردن
The new catalogue will open up the market for our products.
The railway opened up the east of the country.
Exciting possibilities were opening up for her in the new job.
5
to begin business for the day
شروع به کار کردن, شروع کردن به کار, فعالیت روزانه را آغاز کردن
I open up the store for the day at around 8.30.
I'd just opened up when this guy came in.
opposite
close up
6
to start a new business
راه‌اندازی کردن, افتتاح کردن, تأسیس, برپا کردن
There's a new Thai restaurant opening up in town.
We've just opened up a branch in Madrid.
opposite
close down
7
to develop or start to happen or exist; to develop or start something
شروع کردن, شروع شدن, به وجود آمدن, شکل گرفتن
A division has opened up between the two ministers over the issue.
Scott opened up a 3-point lead in the first game.
8
to appear and become wider; to make something wider when it is narrow or closed
باز کردن, گشودن, باز شدن
The wound opened up and started bleeding.
The operation will open up the blocked passages around his heart.
opposite
close up
9
to make something open that is shut, locked, etc.
باز کردن, گشودن, باز نمودن
She laid the book flat and opened it up.