open the door

phrase

: to make (something) easier or more likely to happen
—often + for or to
Her success opened the door for thousands of young women who wanted to play sports.
His experiences in the army opened the door to a career in politics.

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The cabin also comes equipped with an intercom, so the driver and passengers can communicate with the outside world without having to open the door or crack the windows. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 But their research findings could open the door to a new intervention to help corals recover from bleaching events. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Instead, the board passed an unbalanced budget that could fire thousands of teachers, open the door to furlough days and drive up our debt service. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 On Thursday, Jeffries also took a shot at House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for appearing to open the door during a Fox interview to departing leadership if Republicans lost the majority. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open the door

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