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

The 2024 Phoenix area metro co-op is free to join and open to homeowners and business owners. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024

Kentucky Kingdom opens to season passholders for Preview Night on Friday, May 10, 2024, and gates open to the public on Saturday, May 11, 2024. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024

An appeals court appears open to deciding whether Fani Willis should stay on a Georgia election racketeering case. —Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024

Prime Access is open to those receiving government assistance. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024

Both funerals will not be open to the general public, but Elliott’s family invited the public to line U.S. 70 in Catawba County to pay tribute. —Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024

Barn-style doors in the foyer slide open to reveal a cozy den, while the primary suite has walk-in closets and a bath spotlighted by an eye-catching clawfoot soaking tub. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 May 2024

The kitchen is open to the family room, and the casual dining nook has a decorative chandelier and French doors open to the backyard. —Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024

The question of how best to protect Big Cypress National Preserve for future generations — install stricter protections or keep it open to all — is now officially a congressional matter. —Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024