Open(v.) : to make something available 提供；使有…；开放，取消限制

This research opens (up) the possibility of being able to find a cure for the disease.这项研究为找到医治这种疾病的方法提供了可能。

The country is planning to open (up) its economy to foreign investment.该国正计划开放经济，欢迎外国投资。

 More examples

· The market has been opened up to private investors.

· By denying responsibility for the matter, the minister has opened himself up to criticism.

· Deregulation has opened the rail industry to competition.

· The chairman opened up the meeting to questions from the audience.

Organizers have been urged to open the race up to international runners.