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open door

NOUN
freedom to enter
Synonyms
WEAK
equal admission free access generosity open-door policy smiling reception warmheartedness
ADJECTIVE
open
Synonyms
WEAK
admissible agreeable allowable approachable appropriate attainable available employable fit free general getable nondiscriminatory not posted obtainable on deck on tap operative permitted practicable proper public reachable securable suitable to be had unconditional unoccupied unqualified unrestricted usable vacant welcoming within reach
open-door
ADJECTIVE
open
Synonyms
WEAK
admissible agreeable allowable approachable appropriate attainable available employable fit free general getable nondiscriminatory not posted obtainable on deck on tap operative permitted practicable proper public reachable securable suitable to be had unconditional unoccupied unqualified unrestricted usable vacant welcoming within reach

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"The talks in Pakistan did not deliver a deal, but they did something just as important. They kept the door open. And in markets, an open door is often enough," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

For those overwhelmed by obstacles, or who feel like they’ve been abandoned as the city rebuilds, the Collaboratory is an open door.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

“In this administration, I think what’s different is there’s such a sort of open door to be part of the conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Her recent antics include napping on a seat at a first aid course in a hotel after wandering in through an open door, visiting a department store and the town's barbers and cinema.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Then they shift from Marlena to the open door with studied indifference.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen