open (someone or something) to (someone or something)

idiom

1

: to allow (a particular group of people) to enter, use, or participate in (something)

He opens his home to anyone who needs a place to stay.

This year, we've opened the contest to all children under the age of 16.

2

: to cause or allow (someone or something) to be affected by (something bad, such as criticism)

Their actions have opened the government to charges of corruption.

By being secretive about her past, she opens herself (up) to political attacks.

Examples of open (someone or something) to (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, for the thought leader, the psychology of influence is also much about being open to thinking creatively, and getting their audience to do the same. —Adam Witty, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

The incentive is luring more companies to set up shop there in order to avail of the rebate, open to those who have had offices in the region for at least three years. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 9 June 2025

Rooftop: Guests can also head upstairs to the rooftop bar, where hotel guests have exclusive access to a sundeck and fire pit, or stop into The Diana Lounge, an intimate cocktail space open to both locals and visitors. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 June 2025

Activities and Experiences The hotel has a casino—a first for The St. Regis brand—with table games and slot machines, open to guests and island residents. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025