- 1(of a policy, system, principle, etc.) allowing people or goods freedom to come into a country; allowing people to go to a place or get information without restrictions the country's open-door policy for refugees You are welcome to visit the school at any time; we have an open-door policy.
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- 2a policy within a company or other organization designed to allow people to freely communicate with the people in charge We operate an open-door policy here, and are always willing to listen to our students' suggestions.
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