明ける

to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to unlock

to open (for business, etc.)

to empty; to remove; to make space; to make room

to move out; to clear out

to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily)

to dawn; to grow light

to end (of a period, season)

to begin (of the New Year)

to leave (one's schedule) open; to make time (for)

to make (a hole); to open up (a hole)