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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

Example Sentences

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He said it has been an "open door" for help and reassurance.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The revolution turns out to be pushing on an open door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

A police officer was patrolling her yard, responding to a neighbor’s call about an open door at her home.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025

Our Wellbeing Center classrooms had an open door four days a week, accessible to any student who walked in with a pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

He snaps in her direction, points to his open door.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin