open (someone or something) to (someone or something)
idiom
1
: 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.
2
: 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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And Captain Alvarez, played by de los Reyes, seems very open to his crewmate’s suggestion that Titch is a spy.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 July 2025
Applications for Season 8 are open to those 18 and older via an online form.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Rays are open to offers for Bradley and would be open to moving him if the right offer were to come along.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 July 2025
Applications for Season 8 are open to those 18 and older via an online form.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Rays are open to offers for Bradley and would be open to moving him if the right offer were to come along.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for open (someone or something) to (someone or something)
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“Open (someone or something) to (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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