maintain open channels of communication
/meɪnˈteɪn ˈoʊpən ˈtʃænəlz ʌv kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning
To keep speaking and listening to each other honestly, ensuring that thoughts and feelings can be shared without barriers. This is essential for resolving conflicts and building trust in professional or personal partnerships.
Examples
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Even during their trial separation, they managed to maintain open channels of communication.
Even during their trial separation, they managed to maintain open channels of communication.
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To prevent misunderstandings, couples must strive to maintain open channels of communication.
To prevent misunderstandings, couples must strive to maintain open channels of communication.
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Therapists advise partners to maintain open channels of communication, especially during high-stress life transitions.
Therapists advise partners to maintain open channels of communication, especially during high-stress life transitions.
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Although they disagreed on parenting styles, they worked hard to maintain open channels of communication.
Although they disagreed on parenting styles, they worked hard to maintain open channels of communication.
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It is difficult to maintain open channels of communication when one partner shuts down emotionally.
It is difficult to maintain open channels of communication when one partner shuts down emotionally.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We need to maintain open channels of communications.
✓ We need to maintain open channels of communication.
The noun 'communication' should be singular in this standard idiomatic phrase.
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✗ They kept open channels of communication.
✓ They maintained open channels of communication.
While 'kept' is understood, 'maintained' is the standard high-level collocation for formal registers.
Related Expressions
Practice
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No matter how angry you get, it is vital to ___ with your spouse.
💡 Keep talking and listening honestly
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maintain open channels of communication
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Successful co-parenting requires both parties to ___.
💡 Keep the dialogue lines open
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maintain open channels of communication