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display openness

[dɪˈspleɪ ˈoʊpənnəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar abertura
1. to show willingness to listen, consider new ideas, or accept different perspectives
The manager decided to display openness to her employees' suggestions during the meeting.
A gerente decidiu demonstrar abertura às sugestões de seus funcionários durante a reunião.
2. to exhibit transparency and receptivity in communication or behavior
By displaying openness about the company's challenges, the CEO gained the trust of stakeholders.
Ao demonstrar abertura sobre os desafios da empresa, o CEO ganhou a confiança dos stakeholders.
NYC Slang
keep it real; keep an open mind
Synonyms
show receptivenessexhibit willingnessdemonstrate receptivityreveal transparencymanifest openness
Antonyms
display closednessshow resistanceexhibit reluctancedemonstrate rigiditymanifest defensiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar abertura
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar abertura
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
demonstrar receptividade
more formal variant preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

open one's mind
have an open door policy
be receptive to
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
break down walls
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