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

Like has been the case during his tenure in Northern California, the general manager was pretty much open to the possibility. —Vincent Frank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Then, in 1949, the government transformed the program into a contest that was open to any U.S. artists. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024

Universal’s musical Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II are tracking to open to strong numbers over the Nov. 22-23 weekend, the beginning of the lucrative holiday corridor. —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024

The move helps ensure the new medical school is open to a wide range of applicants, according to a news release. —Alex Golden, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024