"open the subject" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to introduce a new topic in a conversation or to begin a discussion of a particular subject. For example, "Let's open the subject of what topics should be included in the report."
NEW DELHI — Four men were convicted of all charges on Tuesday in the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman who was attacked when she boarded a bus here in December, bringing a bitter close to a case that broke open the subject of sexual violence in this rapidly changing society.
When you feel the moment is right, you may open the subject by saying that you are concerned that your reference did not do justice to your application.
With the other eye open, the subject is instructed to look at a fixed object on the ceiling, so that a stable gaze upwards is fixated.
If the question is a true question, it 'breaks open' the subject matter by showing what is still undetermined such that teachers and students together question their knowledge and understanding of the clinical situations they encounter and the possibilities for care.
Then, the researchers used probes as well as clarifying questions in order to open the subject on a broad level and provided the participants with the opportunity to put their actual behavior and experiences regarding the scenario issues into dialogue in a free and creative atmosphere.
With nose clips attached and the valve open, the subject was instructed to either inhale (to total lung capacity) or exhale (to residual volume) maximally, and then to quickly close the valve and exhale or inhale in concert with a cadence produced by an investigator.
During the study, the subjects were instructed to remain motionless, keep their eyes open (the subjects were presented with a black screen) and try to relax.
"Viagra has opened the subject and legitimized the idea of enhancement drugs," Morgenthaler said.
Jeb Bush responded by saying that even opening the subject is "pathetic".
Not surprisingly, even politicians who favor opening the subject of property tax reform are reluctant to commit themselves to an answer.
Just opening the subject for discussion was extremely threatening, not only for members of the organization but for groups that had an interest in prolonging the clash with Egypt's government.
