open for (someone)

idiom

: to perform before (the main performer at a concert, show, etc.)

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The awards were founded in 2022 and span numerous categories, most of which are open for public entry. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025 As a percentage of AAPL's recent stock price of $213.28, this dividend works out to approximately 0.12%, so look for shares of Apple Inc to trade 0.12% lower — all else being equal — when AAPL shares open for trading on 8/11/25. Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Bob Vylan was scheduled to open for Canadian-American singer grandson’s U.S. tour this fall. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025 Senior aides for the two have met, in what is considered a first step towards reconciliation, and the lines of communication are now open for the first time in a while. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open for (someone)

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“Open for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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