ALL meanings of leave the door open
leave the door o·pen
L l - noun leave the door open a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves. 1
- noun leave the door open a doorway: to go through the door. 1
- noun leave the door open the building, house, etc., to which a door belongs: My friend lives two doors down the street. 1
- noun leave the door open any means of approach, admittance, or access: the doors to learning. 1
- noun leave the door open any gateway marking an entrance or exit from one place or state to another: at heaven's door. 1
- idioms leave the door open lay at someone's door, to hold someone accountable for; blame; impute. 1
- idioms leave the door open leave the door open, to allow the possibility of accommodation or change; be open to reconsideration: The boss rejected our idea but left the door open for discussing it again next year. 1
- idioms leave the door open lie at someone's door, to be the responsibility of; be imputable to: One's mistakes often lie at one's own door. 1
- idioms leave the door open show someone the door, to request or order someone to leave; dismiss: She resented his remark and showed him the door. 1