open doors for

idiom

: to give special opportunities to (someone)
Being the daughter of the famous actor opened doors for her in Hollywood.

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Since then, the 65-year-old has been using her position to open doors for other women, creating more history in the process. Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022 The milestone could open doors for investment and new excitement around 3D tissue printing, potentially paving the way for new therapies in regenerative medicine. Evan Bush, NBC News, 2 June 2022 To navigate an inclusive path forward, the state is working with tribal and other partners to open doors for new users. Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022 Will this look open doors for him though in terms of future collabs or TV spots? Billboard Staff, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for open doors for

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“Open doors for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20doors%20for. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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