- open the door to something
- open the door to somethingFig. to invite something to happen. •
The armistice opened the door to peace talks.
•The door was opened to further discussion.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
open the door to something
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open the door to something — open the door to (something) to allow something new to start. The ceasefire opens the door to talks between the two sides. A new kind of fat free fat could open the door to a revolution in snack foods … New idioms dictionary
(open) the door to something — (open) the door to sth idiom (to provide) the means of getting or reaching sth; (to create) the opportunity for sth • The agreement will open the door to increased international trade. • Our courses are the door to success in English. Main entry … Useful english dictionary
open the door to — (something) to allow something new to start. The ceasefire opens the door to talks between the two sides. A new kind of fat free fat could open the door to a revolution in snack foods … New idioms dictionary
open the door — open the door/way/ phrase to make it possible for something to happen The changes have opened the way to free elections in the country. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: open * * * open the do … Useful english dictionary
open the way — open the door/way/ phrase to make it possible for something to happen The changes have opened the way to free elections in the country. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: open … Useful english dictionary
door — [ dɔr ] noun count *** 1. ) a large flat object you open when you want to enter or leave a building, room, or vehicle: a little house with a red door The door creaked slowly open. There was a draft coming from under the door. open/close/shut the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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door */*/*/ — UK [dɔː(r)] / US [dɔr] noun [countable] Word forms door : singular door plural doors 1) a) a large flat object that you open when you want to enter or leave a building, room, or vehicle a little cottage with a red door The door creaked slowly… … English dictionary
