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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