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open door

[/ˈoʊpən dɔːr/]
nounpl: open doors
porta aberta
1. A literal doorway that is not closed or blocked
The open door allowed fresh air to enter the room.
A porta aberta permitiu que o ar fresco entrasse na sala.
2. An opportunity or possibility that is available and accessible
This job opening is an open door for her career advancement.
Esta oportunidade de trabalho é uma porta aberta para o avanço de sua carreira.
3. A policy of accessibility and welcoming to people, ideas, or communication
The company maintains an open door policy for employee concerns.
A empresa mantém uma política de porta aberta para as preocupações dos funcionários.
NYC Slang
opportunity; a shot
Synonyms
opportunityaccessgatewaychance
Antonyms
closed doorbarrierobstacleobstruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porta aberta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
porta aberta
Standard usage; also 'oportunidade' for metaphorical sense
Portugal
porta aberta
Standard usage; may emphasize accessibility and welcome

Related Idioms & Phrases

open door policy
when one door closes, another opens
leave the door open
open doors for someone
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