open (someone or something) to (someone or something)

idiom

: 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.

: 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 Doors will open to the public Tuesday (April 16) and continue welcoming Swiftie scholars over the next two days leading up to the 16-track LP’s arrival on Friday (April 19). —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024 As the organization continues its efforts to reallocate wealth and support Black and Brown people in the face of systemic oppression, HTE is always open to receiving more investors willing to reallocate wealth. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, back in London, Buckingham Palace’s East Wing will also open to the public this summer after undergoing a five-year renovation. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 Clevon is open to working with all different industries. —

Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024 The scholarship is open to all public and private high school students across FPL’s service area who have two or more years in a FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST Robotics Competition. —

Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 The retail brand, which operates 604 warehouses in the United States, is open to members, who can purchase three different levels of membership. —

Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 The others surround the fish and swim in a spiral to keep them trapped, keeping their mouths open to gulp up the fish. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 As a result, homeowners report that companies are once again open to negotiating terms and pricing. —

Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024

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