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Definition of door - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
structuremovable barrier at an entrance
- She knocked on the front door..
2.
car partsection in a car body that opens
- He accidentally dented the car door while parking..
3.
metaphoricalmeans of access or opportunity
- Education is a door to a better future.
4.
venue earningsTECH. US proceeds from entrance fees or ticket salesTECH. US
- The band earned a lot from the door.
Images of door
movable barrier at an entrance 
section in a car body that opens
Expressions with door
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door rotating around central pivot
The hotel lobby has a revolving door.
person who opens doors for others
The hotel hired a door opener for guests.
gift given randomly to event attendees
Each guest received a door prize at the gala.
physically close to someone's location
The delivery is at your door.
physically knock on each door in a place
The salesman decided to knock at every door in the neighborhood.
run quickly towards a door to exit first
As the fire alarm rang, everyone raced for the door.
escort someone to the exit of a place
After the argument, he showed her the door.
close the main entrance door
Please shut the front door when you leave.
young man who is friendly, approachable, and not a superstar
Everyone likes the boy next door because he is so genuine.
ordinary young woman seen as friendly and wholesome
She has a girl next door charm.
be ready to receive and welcome another person
Her door is open to all her friends..
make effort on a task already easy or completely achieved
In this meeting, arguing for more safety rules is to push against an open door.
carry out an unnecessary or redundant action
He was just kicking at an open door by repeating the instructions.
achieving something in a secret or unofficial way
The policy was introduced through the back door without public discussion.
very close to dying or in critical condition
After the accident, he was at death's door.
forcefully break a door open
The police had to bang down the door to enter the house.
prevent entry or exit by blocking a door
He tried to bar the door to stop them from leaving.
conducted in private or secrecy
The committee made decisions behind the closed door.
place believed to be an entrance to hell
The crater is often called the door to hell.
initial step towards achieving something
Getting an internship is a foot in the door to a full-time job.
gain an initial opportunity or entry point
She got her feet in the door with an internship.
be close to death or dying
After the accident, he was knocking on heaven's door.
be considered the responsibility or fault of a person or group
Many critics say the policy failures lie at its door.
trapped in a repetitive cycle or situation
His career seemed stuck in a revolving door of similar roles.
Origin of door
Old English, duru (door)
Terms with door included in their meaning
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door
move something to cover an opening
entrance
structure like a door at an entrance
security device
mechanism for securing a door or container
doorway
door or gate that allows entry
door sound
sound made by hitting a door three times
entrance
area inside the front door leading to rooms
vehicle part
glass pane in the door of a car
door noise
sound that is squeaky and prolonged
building entry
space inside main door of a building for receiving people
safety
opening or door in a vehicle or building for emergency exit
safety route
door or route for escaping a building during a fire
window door insect
mesh covering for windows or doors to keep insects out
outside area
area outside the main door of a building
mechanics
joint on which a door or lid swings
mechanics
keep a door from closing
furniture
rounded handle on a door or drawer
door fastening
device that secures a door or gate
door or window
not close something so there is a space left open
door window
not close something so it stays open
deny entry
prevent from entering by locking a door
lubricate
apply oil to door hinges
glass
sheet of glass in a window or door
door security
bolt immovable from outside a door
escort
accompany someone to the door when leaving
Examples of door in a sentence
He painted the door bright red. The car door wouldn't close properly. She slammed the door shut in frustration. Networking can be a door to new opportunities. Volunteering opened a door to unexpected career paths. The theater's door exceeded expectations.
They split the door equally among the performers.
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- French:porte, portière, ...
- German:Tür, Autotür, ...
- Italian:porta, portiera dell'auto, ...
- Spanish:puerta, puerta del coche, ...
- Portuguese:porta, porta do carro, ...
- Chinese:门, 汽车门, ...
- Japanese:ドア, 車のドア, ...
- Arabic:باب, إيرادات الباب, ...
- Hebrew:דֶּלֶת, קוּפָה, ...
- Russian:дверь, дверь автомобиля, ...
- Ukrainian:двері, двері автомобіля, ...
- Hindi:दरवाज़ा, कार का दरवाज़ा, ...
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