open the door to

Idioms

Also, open doors. Create an opportunity for, as in Legalizing marijuana may open the door to all kinds of abuse, or Her statement opened the door to further discussion, or Dad's connections at the hospital have opened doors for Richard's colleagues at medical school. [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

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Brett Arends: Did Warsh and Vance just open the door to higher inflation?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

A decisive breakout above that level would be a breakout above a bullish ascending-triangle pattern and could open the door to a move toward $58 in the near term, representing 11% upside from current prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The couple were up and ready to drive out their garage, but the power failed - and they didn't know how else to open the door to escape.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers say this capability could open the door to advanced forms of sensing and imaging that previously required far larger and more expensive systems.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Then I open the door to find Madrina lying in her bed.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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