Open door
noun
An unrestricted access or opportunity in a specific area.
Our company always maintains an open door policy, so you can visit our director anytime.
Often appears as...
- open door policy
- open door approach
adjective
Accessible and welcoming to everyone without restrictions.
Our club has an open door policy, we welcome anyone interested in astronomy.
Often appears as...
- open door policy
- open door club
noun
A symbol that stands for opportunities, possibilities or the access to a new stage in life.
For me, moving to this city was like an open door to all kinds of new experiences.
Often appears as...
- open door to opportunity
- open door of possibilities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
An unrestricted access or opportunity in a specific area.
Our company always maintains an open door policy, so you can visit our director anytime.
Often appears as...
- open door policy
- open door approach
adjective
Accessible and welcoming to everyone without restrictions.
Our club has an open door policy, we welcome anyone interested in astronomy.
Often appears as...
- open door policy
- open door club
noun
A symbol that stands for opportunities, possibilities or the access to a new stage in life.
For me, moving to this city was like an open door to all kinds of new experiences.
Often appears as...
- open door to opportunity
- open door of possibilities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Use in business or organizational environments to discuss policies allowing easy communication with higher-ups.
Thanks to the open door policy, employees feel their voices are heard.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express the availability or welcoming nature of an opportunity, not just a physical door.
The new job in Berlin represented an open door to expand my professional network.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily mean that a physical door must be open, but that there is no barrier to access.
The mentorship program provided an open door to valuable industry insights.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Use in business or organizational environments to discuss policies allowing easy communication with higher-ups.
Thanks to the open door policy, employees feel their voices are heard.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express the availability or welcoming nature of an opportunity, not just a physical door.
The new job in Berlin represented an open door to expand my professional network.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily mean that a physical door must be open, but that there is no barrier to access.
The mentorship program provided an open door to valuable industry insights.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Use in business or organizational environments to discuss policies allowing easy communication with higher-ups.
Thanks to the open door policy, employees feel their voices are heard.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express the availability or welcoming nature of an opportunity, not just a physical door.
The new job in Berlin represented an open door to expand my professional network.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily mean that a physical door must be open, but that there is no barrier to access.
The mentorship program provided an open door to valuable industry insights.
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