1. To create more opportunities or possibilities; to make something more accessible or available to more people
The new policy will open up the field for smaller companies to compete.
A nova política abrirá o campo para que empresas menores compitam.
2. In sports, to spread out the opposing defense by moving the ball or players across a wider area
The quarterback opened up the field with a deep pass.
O quarterback abriu o campo com um passe longo.
3. To expand the scope or range of discussion, research, or investigation
This discovery opens up the field for new medical treatments.
Esta descoberta abre o campo para novos tratamentos médicos.