open the door

phrase

: to make (something) easier or more likely to happen

—often + for or to

Her success opened the door for thousands of young women who wanted to play sports.

His experiences in the army opened the door to a career in politics.

Examples of open the door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Does that open the door for that, which has also been a priority of the administration? — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

The new deal will also open the door for developing digital short-form content for YouTube and other platforms, in addition to music opportunities. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Not because every symptom signals a diagnosis, but because recognizing when something is off with your menstrual cycle can open the door to support, clarity and treatment options. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026

Nations like Mongolia, Bhutan, and Nepal are acutely aware of the danger, fearing that not capitulating on the Dalai Lama succession issue could open the door to broader Chinese territorial claims. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

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