open the door

verb
UK: /ˈəʊpən ðə dɔː/
US: /ˈoʊpən ðə dɔːr/

  1. To physically move a door from a closed position to allow entry or exit.

    1. Please open the door for me [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you open the door wider so I can bring in this large box without damaging it [ ] [ ]

  2. To allow or create access to something, either physically or metaphorically.

    1. Open the door to new possibilities [ ] [ ]
    2. Studying a foreign language can open the door to different cultures and experiences [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

commence unlock initiate unbar begin
open the door idiom

  1. To initiate or begin something.

    1. We should open the door for discussion [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to open the door for negotiations with the striking workers [ ] [ ]
open the door adjective

  1. Being in a state that allows something to pass through.

    1. The store is open the door is unlocked [ ] [ ]
    2. I left open the door slightly to let some fresh air into the house during spring cleaning [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "open the door" in English means: To physically move a door from a closed position to allow entry or exit., To allow or create access to something, either physically or metaphorically..

The phonetic transcription of "open the door" is /ˈəʊpən ðə dɔː/ in British English and /ˈoʊpən ðə dɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "open the door": commence, unlock, initiate, unbar, begin.

Example usage of "open the door": "Please open the door for me". More examples on the page.