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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While the property is not open to the public, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and visitors can respectfully walk or drive by.
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Visit the Southern Living Idea House The 2025 Southern Living Idea House is open to the public from August through December, Thursday through Sunday.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Membership is open to Catholic men who are at least 18 years old.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The 18-hole championship course and 9-hole reversible short course are set to open to limited member play this fall ahead of the club’s official April 2026 grand opening.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Visit the Southern Living Idea House The 2025 Southern Living Idea House is open to the public from August through December, Thursday through Sunday.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Membership is open to Catholic men who are at least 18 years old.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The 18-hole championship course and 9-hole reversible short course are set to open to limited member play this fall ahead of the club’s official April 2026 grand opening.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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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 12 Aug. 2025.
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