leave the door open for

phrase

: to make it possible for
The patent on the product has expired, which leaves the door open for other companies to make it.

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And a measured approach by the Heat in the wake of the Thompson turn of events could both create camp competition and also leave the door open for something bigger down the road. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 The work group also wanted to leave the door open for adjustments. Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 That could leave the door open for their returns as well. Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 21 Feb. 2026 The world’s wealthiest have managed to tap into tech as the industry is still rapidly growing—but fast-evolving promises also leave the door open for AI bubble concerns. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leave the door open for

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“Leave the door open for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20the%20door%20open%20for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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