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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The Commerce Department, which oversees the program, announced Wednesday that BEAD is now open to all forms of internet connectivity.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The event is open to the public with RSVP and donation in the Vogue app, and 100% of proceeds will support those impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
In recent decades, the archives have been open to all researchers, and therefore to all stripes of historical interpretation.
—Elaine Weiss, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
There was once a time when Cardi appeared open to the idea of letting Tasha off the hook—but that window has since closed.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The event is open to the public with RSVP and donation in the Vogue app, and 100% of proceeds will support those impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
In recent decades, the archives have been open to all researchers, and therefore to all stripes of historical interpretation.
—Elaine Weiss, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
There was once a time when Cardi appeared open to the idea of letting Tasha off the hook—but that window has since closed.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2025.
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