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.
(..) Daddy bought you a rose for your birthday. Don't you remember? Yeah, one. Just one rose isn't a bouquet. Hold on to your card. I'm opening the window. And quit whining. It's fun to move to a new place. Wait. Did I take the wrong turn? This can't be right. (..)2001 Spirited Away