How to Pronounce "leave the door open"
expression
LEEV thuh DOR OH-puhn
LEEV thuh DAW OH-puhn
Definition
To literally not close a door, or to keep an option or possibility available for future actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ/ /ˈoʊpən
British English
lˈiːv/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː/ /ˈəʊpən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV thuh DOR OH-puhn
UK
LEEV thuh DAW OH-puhn
Listen in Context
Please leave the door open so the cat can come in.
It's hot in here. Can you leave the door open?
Remember to leave the door open when you finish cleaning.
We decided to leave the door open in case new job opportunities come up.