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open door collapse: freedom of access; "he maintained an open door for all employees"

containment collapse: the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; "the containment of the AIDS epidemic"; "the containment of the rebellion"; (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor; a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully; "containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975"

internationalism collapse: the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences

brinkmanship collapse: the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)

detente collapse: the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)

nationalism collapse: the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other; the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals; the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

isolationism collapse: a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations

imperialism collapse: any instance of aggressive extension of authority; a political orientation that advocates imperial interests; a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

appeasement collapse: the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

nonresistance collapse: group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence

tollgate collapse: a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid

turnstile collapse: a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering

colonialism collapse: exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

doorway collapse: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; "he stuck his head in the doorway"

portal collapse: a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically); "the portals of the cathedral"; "the portals of heaven"; "the portals of success"

militarism collapse: a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

porch collapse: a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

compromise collapse: a middle way between two extremes; an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"; settle by concession; make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"; expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

door collapse: a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left"; a room that is entered via a door; "his office is the third door down the hall on the left"; a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office next door"; "they live two doors up the street from us"; anything providing a means of access (or escape); "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants"; "education is the door to success"

alfresco collapse: in the open air; "an alfresco lunch"; "an open-air theater"

pylon collapse: a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"; a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

outside collapse: the outer side or surface of something; the region that is outside of something; originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"; on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"; functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"; very unlikely; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency"; relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"; outside a building; "in summer we play outside"; on the outside; "outside, the box is black"

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