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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That administrative warrant, however, does not give ICE the authority to enter a private home or to enter other private buildings or areas that are not open to the public, Hallett said.
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Volkswagen must invest in the right technologies and address headwinds that are reversing the trends of globalization, such as rising protectionism in countries formerly open to German imports, and flagging demand in markets including the U.S. and Europe.
—Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
The 11th iteration of the architectural and cultural activation will take place on Feb. 11 and 12 at the MiZa district in the United Arab Emirates’ city’s Mina Zayed neighborhood and will be open to the public the two following days.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The event, which is part of the library’s Sunday Concert Series, is open to the public and free to attend.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Volkswagen must invest in the right technologies and address headwinds that are reversing the trends of globalization, such as rising protectionism in countries formerly open to German imports, and flagging demand in markets including the U.S. and Europe.
—Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
The 11th iteration of the architectural and cultural activation will take place on Feb. 11 and 12 at the MiZa district in the United Arab Emirates’ city’s Mina Zayed neighborhood and will be open to the public the two following days.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The event, which is part of the library’s Sunday Concert Series, is open to the public and free to attend.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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