door

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Pronunciation
/dɔː/
/dɔɹ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

Example Sentences
  • I knocked on the vice president's door
2 Definition

Any flap, etc. that opens like a door.

Example Sentences
  • the 24 doors in an Advent calendar
3 Definition

(immigration) An entry point.

4 Definition

A means of approach or access.

Example Sentences
  • Learning is the door to wisdom.
5 Definition

A barrier.

Example Sentences
  • Keep a door on your anger.
6 Definition

A software mechanism by which a user can interact with a program running remotely on a bulletin board system. See BBS door.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause a collision by opening the door of a vehicle in front of an oncoming cyclist or pedestrian.