open door policy

A form of open-door policy — A policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.

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Meanings

nounopen door policy (plural open door policies)

plural open door policies

  1. alternativeAlternative form of open-door policy.
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