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