The difference between Close out and Open up
When used as verbs, close out means to terminate, whereas open up means to open.
check bellow for the other definitions of Close out and Open up
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Close out as a verb (transitive):
to terminate; to call the end of.
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Close out as a verb (surfing):
Of a wave, to break all at once, instead of progressively along its length.
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Close out as a verb (computing):
To terminate a computer program.
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Close out as a verb:
Exclude by blocking all opportunities to enter or join.
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Open up as a verb (intransitive, transitive):
To open.
Examples:
"Some vacancies have opened up due to retirements."
"Open up the door!"
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Open up as a verb (intransitive):
To reveal oneself; to share personal information about oneself; to become communicative.
Examples:
"After three hours of questioning, he finally opened up."
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Open up as a verb (intransitive):
To commence firing weapons.
Examples:
"As the convoy entered the pass, we opened up on them with everything we had."
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Open up as a verb (intransitive, figuratively, of the sky):
To rain.
Examples:
"The sky has really opened up, I've never seen this much rain!"