closed one's doors (to)
phrase
as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
The company closed its doors to would-be investors.
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“Closed one's doors (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20one%27s%20doors%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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