It seemed that the whole world was 'opening up' for me. [=it seemed that anything was possible]
In her 'opening statement', she told the jury that her client was not guilty.
One of my favorite comedians is 'opening for' the band on their current tour.
(..) Lecter, put your hands on your head. One in the leg. No movement. Johnny, hold your fire. We're coming into the car. We're opening the hatch. Watch his hands. If there's any fire, it'll come from us. - Affirm. - Got it. Memphis General, medical unit . (..)1991 The Silence of the Lambs