Phrase guide

open its doors

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To begin operating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To allow or invite outside influence, investment or immigration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • China opened its doors in the 1970s.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aloittaa toimintansa — (of a business) to begin operating
  • Finnish: avata ovensa — (of a business) to begin operating
  • French: ouvrir ses portes — (of a business) to begin operating
  • Hungarian: megnyitja kapuit — (of a business) to begin operating
  • Hungarian: megnyit — (of a business) to begin operating
  • Polish: zostawać otwarty — (of a business) to begin operating
  • Polish: zostać otwarty — (of a business) to begin operating