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

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: 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.

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The lights are free and open to the public every evening from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. until Jan. 1. —

J.t. Wampler, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024 Knowledge is power, so invest in your team to be powerful and open to the possibilities. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Photo : Brandon Beechler Glass doors open to an ocean-view balcony. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 The next session of 1*2*3 PlaySmart will take place in the fall and be open to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. —

Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open (someone or something) to (someone or something)

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