open the door to something

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.


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  • (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

  • open doors to something — open doors (to (someone/something)) to provide new opportunities or possibilities. These days, it s cable TV that is opening doors to talented young people and giving them a chance to succeed. When I was a student, a college diploma was… …   New idioms dictionary

  • open doors to someone — open doors (to (someone/something)) to provide new opportunities or possibilities. These days, it s cable TV that is opening doors to talented young people and giving them a chance to succeed. When I was a student, a college diploma was… …   New idioms dictionary

  • open doors to — open doors (to (someone/something)) to provide new opportunities or possibilities. These days, it s cable TV that is opening doors to talented young people and giving them a chance to succeed. When I was a student, a college diploma was… …   New idioms dictionary

  • open doors — (to (someone/something)) to provide new opportunities or possibilities. These days, it s cable TV that is opening doors to talented young people and giving them a chance to succeed. When I was a student, a college diploma was guaranteed to open… …   New idioms dictionary

  • 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

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