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open door

noun

the policy of admitting people of all nationalities or ethnic groups to a country upon equal terms, as for immigration.
the policy or practice of trading with all nations on an equal basis.
admission or access; unrestricted opportunity:
His experience had given him an open door to success in his field.

open door

noun

a policy or practice by which a nation grants opportunities for trade to all other nations equally
free and unrestricted admission

adjective

open to all; accessible
(in industrial relations) designating a policy of management being prepared to talk to workers in the office at any time

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of open door¹

First recorded in 1520–30

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“�� initially presented itself mostly as loss began to open doors … and make possible many things that might have never happened otherwise. I really hope that might be the case for some of you.”

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The 25-year-old also suffered lung contusions, a dislocated right clavicle and several torn ligaments after colliding with the open door of a postal vehicle.

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The otter then ran straight through the open door into their kitchen.

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Witnesses described Mr Kondor's legs dragging on the ground as he clung onto the inside of the open door, with one woman saying she heard him shouting for help.

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Future-focused upskilling, whether through online courses, certification programs or hands-on experience, makes you a more competitive candidate and can open doors to new opportunities.

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