open door
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3.3
- noun
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puerta abierta
- Having an open door policy helps foster communication and trust among staff members.
- open-door policy
- open-door admissions
- open-door institution
And we cannot allow our open door to be slammed shut.
- And we cannot allow our open door to be slammed shut.
- So yes, be prepared to block him on everything and close up any open door that he could try to exploit.
- That's not, but not a formalized plan, you know, So very interesting guy, you know, so really an open door policy, not just what some HR paperwork says.
- But again, the problem is it that is an open door because.
- We agree about that, but Randy is knocking on an open door when he says we are bound by the text.
Examples
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An open-door policy is the sign of a great host.
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You have an open-door policy.
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I got an open door policy.
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We still have that homemade philosophy, but now we have a very open door policy.
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An open door policy on the part of the administrator is also an asset.
Academic text (2002) -
Will efforts to meet performance standards have adverse consequences for student access and the open-door admissions policy?
Academic text (2002) -
Yet community colleges have an open-door admissions policy that attracts a broad spectrum of students.
Academic text (1997) -
Community colleges with open-door admission policies attract diverse student populations with varied levels of academic preparedness.
Academic text (1995) -
The manager implemented an open door policy to encourage employees to voice their concerns.
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Her open door policy means that anyone can approach her with ideas or questions at any time.
Synonyms
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2.9
A wide area that allows a clear view and easy movement
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3.1
Anyone is welcome to join or take part
Antonyms
How Accessible
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a policy or state of allowing unrestricted access' is directly derivable from combining 'open' (allowing access) with 'door' (a gateway or opportunity). This spatial-to-social composition is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the figurative meaning.
Etymology
The term open door comes from the simple picture of an office with the door left open so people can walk in and speak freely. So today it means 'easy access' or a policy where people can come in and be heard.