to make someone realize or become aware of something important
jemandem etwas Wichtiges bewusst machen (jemandem etwas Wichtiges bewusst machen)
"The film opened people’s eyes to the struggles of the poor."
"Der Film hat den Menschen die Augen geöffnet für die Kämpfe der Armen." (Der Film hat den Menschen die Augen geöffnet für die Kämpfe der Armen)
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
to start working seriously on something important
to relax and spend calm time with someone
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
to hire additional people in preparation for something
to prepare mentally and physically for a challenge or task