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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Most of the players made available postgame were coy yet open to the idea of a White House visit when asked.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Since the Oslo Accords of 1993, each Israeli government has claimed to be open to negotiating about a Palestinian state.
—Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
The Padres are also said to be open to moving Xander Bogaerts and a significant portion of the money he is owed over the next several years.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The sale will be open to residents until April 14 and then open to non-residents from April 15 to 22, according to the website.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Since the Oslo Accords of 1993, each Israeli government has claimed to be open to negotiating about a Palestinian state.
—Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
The Padres are also said to be open to moving Xander Bogaerts and a significant portion of the money he is owed over the next several years.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The sale will be open to residents until April 14 and then open to non-residents from April 15 to 22, according to the website.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2025.
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