open-door policy
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈoʊpənˌdɔr ˈpɑlɪsi/
:
política de puertas abiertas
- Critics argue that an open-door policy is essential for economic growth by ensuring fair competition for all companies.
- reforms and an open-door policy
- Deng Xiaoping's open-door policy
Examples
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15 June 1989: A senior Chinese official pledges to continue China's open-door policy, calling for "expansion of business ties with the outside world and stable growth in exports."
Academic text (1990) -
The open-door policy adopted by Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in 1978 made China an attractive place for U.S. investment and trade.
Academic text (2002) -
At first, Lee continued his predecessor's open-door policy toward the mainland.
Academic text (1999) -
These were deeply encouraged by the open-door policy when Western ideas, along with Western goods, poured into China.
Academic text (1992) -
Southeast Asian countries, of course, are not exceptions, especially after their open-door policies for foreign investments were initiated.
Academic text (2002) -
China's economy began to take off in the 1980s after Deng Xiaoping initiated economic reforms and an open-door policy.
Academic text (2000) -
The government's open-door policy has allowed foreign businesses to thrive alongside local firms.
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Many countries have adopted an open-door policy to promote trade and attract global investment.
Synonyms
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7.2
A way to let many countries trade equally with one country, used for China in the late 1800s
Antonyms
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7.0
A government policy that helps local businesses by making foreign goods more expensive or limiting imports
How Open
Surface Forms
Morphology
open-door + policy
The meaning 'a policy that encourages accessibility and approachability' is directly inferable from combining 'open' + 'door' with 'policy' — the 'open-door' image transparently conveys accessibility. This construction is common across languages and uses frequent words, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would very likely understand the MWE.
Etymology
The phrase open-door policy comes from the simple image of keeping a door open so merchants from other countries can come in and trade freely. That's why it means a rule that gives 'equal trade opportunities' to foreign businesses.