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.
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There has been some hope that Trump would be open to a federal film incentive.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
The service has been open to all users, not just journalists, activists and politicians, for some years now.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Seventh Avenue remained open to traffic — with cars being held only briefly when the fighters’ cars crossed over — with orange fencing blocking the view of fans standing across the street wondering what was happening inside.
—Brian Mahoney, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The exhibit will be open to the public from May 10 to Oct. 26, per the Met's official website.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
The service has been open to all users, not just journalists, activists and politicians, for some years now.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Seventh Avenue remained open to traffic — with cars being held only briefly when the fighters’ cars crossed over — with orange fencing blocking the view of fans standing across the street wondering what was happening inside.
—Brian Mahoney, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The exhibit will be open to the public from May 10 to Oct. 26, per the Met's official website.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for open (someone or something) to (someone or something)
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“Open (someone or something) to (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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