Meaning
1. Membuka secara fisik: Dalam konteks ini, "open up" berarti membuka sesuatu secara fisik, seperti membuka pintu, jendela, atau kotak. Misalnya, ketika seseorang mengatakan "Can you open up the window?", itu berarti mereka meminta Anda untuk membuka jendela.
2. Membuka diri secara emosional: "Open up" juga sering digunakan untuk mengungkapkan tindakan membuka diri secara emosional. Ketika seseorang merasa nyaman untuk berbagi perasaan atau pikiran terdalam mereka dengan orang lain, mereka "open up". Contohnya, "She finally opened up about her feelings," yang berarti dia akhirnya berbagi perasaan yang mungkin selama ini disimpan.
3. Memulai usaha atau bisnis: Dalam konteks bisnis, "open up" dapat berarti memulai atau membuka usaha baru. Misalnya, "They plan to open up a new restaurant," yang artinya mereka berencana untuk membuka restoran baru.
Ungkapan "open up" fleksibel dan penggunaannya sangat bergantung pada situasi. Memahami konteks kalimat sangat penting untuk mengetahui makna yang tepat dari ungkapan ini.Today's Sentences
01
She opened up a cafe.
Situation
How are things going with your girlfriend?
Great!
She opened up a cafe recently.
Dia baru saja membuka sebuah cafe.
Really?
I’d love to drop by and say hello.
Saya ingin mampir dan menyapa.
I’m on my way right now.
Care to join?
Mau ikut?
02
He finally opened up to her.
Situation
How are they doing?
He finally opened up to her.
That’s great.
I’m sure their relationship is stronger now.
Saya yakin hubungan mereka sekarang lebih kuat.
I think so.
Couples counseling really worked for them.
Konseling pasangan benar-benar berhasil untuk mereka.
Writer's Note
The phrasal verb "open up" is transitive, intransitive, and inseparable.
- Transitive - In certain contexts, it can be transitive, meaning it takes a direct object.
Example 1 - They opened up the box.
Example 2 - The surgeon had to open him up. - Intransitive - In most uses, "open up" does not need a direct object. The action happens without acting on something specific.
Example 1 - The store opens up at 9 a.m.
Example 2 - He finally opened up about his feelings. - Inseparable - Even when used transitively, "open up" is usually not separated by the object (especially when referring to emotional or abstract ideas).
Correct Example - She opened up the conversation.
Incorrect Example - She opened the conversation up. (This sounds odd and is rarely used.)🚫
Example 1 - Mereka opened up kotak itu.
Example 2 - Dokter bedah harus open dia up.
Contoh 1 - Toko opens up pada pukul 9 pagi.
Contoh 2 - Akhirnya dia opened up tentang perasaannya.
Contoh yang Benar - She opened up the conversation.
Contoh yang Salah - She opened the conversation up. (Ini terdengar aneh dan jarang digunakan.)🚫
Related words to physically open something: Launch, open, start, unbolt, unlatch, unlock, unseal.
Related words to share feelings or thoughts: Confide, express oneself, let someone in, pour out, reveal, share, speak openly, unburden oneself.
Related words to make something available or accessible: Allow, create, enable, expand, introduce, make room for, offer, provide.
Related words to start a business or operation: Begin operations, establish, found, launch, set up, start.
