open door

noun

Definition of open doornext
as in welcome mat

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  1. welcome mat
  2. approval
  3. permission
  4. certification
Noun
  • Europe rolls out the welcome mat Europe’s governments and institutions are eager to court America’s disaffected researchers.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Elizabeth wants her work to be a welcome mat into her weird, fantastical world where others can find people just like them.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcome mat
Noun
  • At this point, ahead of the 2018 midterms, where Republicans lost 40 seats in the House, that approval number was 49 percent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The project, and any accompanying incentives, will still need approval from the City Council at a later date.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of approval
Noun
  • When something goes wrong, investigate both the why behind the behavior and the why behind the permission.
    — Shashwat Sehgal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • California just legalized plug-in panels, no permission required.
    — L.A. Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of permission
Noun
  • The settlements allowing federal authorities to recoup the funds helped resolve allegations that several companies made false certifications on their PPP loan and forgiveness applications.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For conditions that do not show up in the databases, states can require a doctor's certification, a disability award letter or other proof.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of certification
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“Open door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20door. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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