This is the 774th most frequent Portuguese word.
abrir
To open.
Here, 'abrir' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to open' in reference to a physical object.
Eu vou abrir a porta para você.
I will open the door for you.
In this context, 'abrir' is utilized metaphorically to indicate starting or founding an entity like a company.
Ela decidiu abrir sua própria empresa.
She decided to open her own company.
Here, 'abrir' is used figuratively to refer to the act of becoming receptive to concepts or thoughts.