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 event is open to all Elgin residents living within city limits and provides an opportunity to recycle electronic waste, dispose of household bulk items and securely shred personal documents, according to a news release. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025

Had his parents been curious about what brought him joy, been open to hearing his ideas and brainstorming ways to meet his needs and their own, the outcome could have looked very different. —Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025

Even when landlords are open to making modifications or when disabled people can cobble together the funds to do so themselves, some updates can be difficult to implement, depending on local preservation requirements. —Jessica Slice, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025

All area spraygrounds are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, and several pools − Bond Hill, Filson, Hanna, Hirsch, Millvale – are free for youth under the age of 18. —Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025