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

First responders forced open the door and found Sabbineni lying on the floor. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for open the door

• conquistador
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