Meaning of open-door policy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.
   idiomatic
2. A governmental policy of encouraging immigration or of permitting increased access by foreigners for purposes of tourism, trade, investment, etc.
   idiomatic

Examples

“Take Continental Airlines's Robert F. Six's view of much touted open-door policies: “‘My door is always open—bring me your problems.’ This is guaranteed to turn on every whiner, lackey and neurotic on the property.””

“She's a warm but no-nonsense administrator who has an open-door policy for all students.”

“Ashley: Commander. You have a minute to talk? Shepard: I keep an open-door policy. If you have any concerns, lay them on me.”

“"[M]anagers are trained to be culturally sensitive and have an open door policy to staff for issues like this.”

“They also have tried to enlist support from the National Cattlemen's Association, on grounds this open-door policy could lead to easier entry for foreign beef.”

“Philosopher John Ralston Saul calls Canada "on the cutting edge, the most experimental country in the world on immigration and citizenship" for its open-door policy on immigration.”

“Britain's open-door policy on foreign takeovers is a net gain for the economy.”

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