Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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And wow did they waltz right through that open door.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“We went from having a completely open door to closing it shut with 10 bolts.”

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

"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

She added she felt spiritual abuse was not talked about enough, and the church needed to have an "open door" where people could share their concerns, "regardless of relationship status".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Angela began to feel foolish, standing so alertly by an open door that no one was using.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

open door

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