open (someone or something) to (someone or something)

idiom

: 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.

: 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 As Emma Slade's journey illustrates, the country has the power to inspire transformation in those who are open to its lessons. —

Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Sliding glass doors open to a private terrace, perfect for enjoying morning coffee before having to see or interact with the rest of the household, while the bathroom is delightfully of its time with plenty of counter space and vanity with a pop-up makeup mirror. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 And, upon recommendation, seems open to trying the chili. —

David Wysong, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024 Sanders asked Jørgensen to commit to talk with the PBMs to work out a way to lower the price, which the CEO appeared open to doing, albeit with a note of skepticism. —

Peter Sullivan, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open (someone or something) to (someone or something)

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