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

Eva Garcia, a tenant organizer for the Community Power Collective, which works with low-income renters to win economic and social justice, said Santillan was kind and open to building community. —Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025

The park has mostly been open to Universal employees who are helping to test attractions and give co-workers training and operational experience. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025

Plus, any conference championship game is open to the bet. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025

Mentorship and sponsorship programs open to all groups. —Julie Kratz, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025