open door

noun

: a recognized right of admittance : freedom of access

also : a policy providing such freedom

: a policy giving opportunity for commercial relations with a country to all nations on equal terms

open-door

ˈō-pən-ˈdȯr

adjective

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of open door was in 1526

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“Open door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20door. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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open door

noun

: a policy of giving equal opportunity for trade to all nations

open-door adjective

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