door openers

Things granting access

Door openers are devices, techniques, or approaches that create access or opportunity.

Literally, a door opener is an automatic mechanism that opens doors—common in garages and commercial buildings.

Figuratively, door openers are things that help gain entry to situations otherwise closed off: A degree from a prestigious university is a door opener.

In sales, a door opener is an initial offering or conversation starter designed to get a foot in the door with potential customers.

Related

entryway · stepping stone · icebreaker · conversation starter · hospitality · opportunities · facilitator · entry point · portal · keyless entry · access code · catalyst · threshold · remotes · gateway · welcome mat · mechanisms · front porch

Opposites
access mechanism function

door openerslocks

Security fastening devices

deadbolts · bolts · barriers · latches · door closers

opportunity/social function (figurative)

door openersobstacles

Things in the way

barriers · roadblocks · deal breakers · closed doors · disqualifications

Family

door, doors, doored, doorway, doorways, doorman, doormen, doorstep, doorsteps

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G