open the door

phrase

: to make (something) easier or more likely to happen
—often + for or to
Her success opened the door for thousands of young women who wanted to play sports.
His experiences in the army opened the door to a career in politics.

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Friday and Saturday market lunches also open the door to stopping in for a casual bite. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Throughout history, humans have used cyclical patterns to shed the petty parts of ourselves and to open the door to our deeper minds. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 If the ridge weakens sufficiently, this could eventually open the door to returning rain chances. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The cabin also comes equipped with an intercom, so the driver and passengers can communicate with the outside world without having to open the door or crack the windows. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open the door

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“Open the door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20the%20door. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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