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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In an era when even New Zealand is looking to increase defense spending, calling on Pacific partners to take on more of the defense burden is pushing on an open door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

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

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Mr. Barris asks when Marco knocks on the open door, unable to step inside due to a lack of available floor.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

open door

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