門もん戸こを開ひらく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

open the door; open up

Figurative expression meaning to open oneself or an institution to outside influences, opportunities, or people. Often used in contexts of internationalization, gender equality, or broadening one's horizons.

• この大だい学がくは留りゅう学がく生せいに門もん戸こを開ひらいている。

  This university opens its doors to international students.

• 彼かれは新あたらしい考かんがえ方かたに門もん戸こを開ひらくようになった。

  He came to open his mind to new ways of thinking.