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      Door

      /dɔːr/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A hinged, sliding, or rotating barrier at the entrance to a room or building.
      She opened the door and stepped into the room.
      An opportunity or means of access.
      Networking can open many doors for your career.
      A gateway or entrance, especially to a specific place.
      The house had a beautiful wooden door that led to the garden.

      Etymology

      Old English 'duru' meaning 'door, gate, opening', related to the Dutch 'deur' and German 'Tür'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      doorbell:
      A bell that signals a visitor at the door.
      open doors:
      To provide opportunities.
      knock on the door:
      To inquire about possibilities or options.
      close the door:
      To end a situation or opportunity.

      Related Words

      doorknob
      A rounded handle for opening and closing a door.
      doorframe
      The structural frame that supports a door.
      doorway
      The space or opening where a door is situated.

      Slang Meanings

      Door in the face
      He was met with a door in the face when he pitched the idea.
      Behind closed doors
      The negotiations were held behind closed doors.