Door: meaning, definitions and examples

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door

[ dɔːr ]

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open/close

A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard.

Synonyms

entrance, gate, portal

Examples of usage

He knocked on the door before entering the room.
Please make sure to lock the door when you leave.

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opportunity

A means of access or opportunity.

Synonyms

chance, opportunity, possibility

Examples of usage

Studying abroad can open doors to new experiences.
Networking can help you find new career opportunities.

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enter

To provide (a room or building) with a door or doors.

Synonyms

attach, fit, install

Examples of usage

We are planning to door the new office space next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "door" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porta

🇮🇳 दरवाजा

🇩🇪 Tür

🇮🇩 pintu

🇺🇦 двері

🇵🇱 drzwi

🇯🇵 ドア

🇫🇷 porte

🇪🇸 puerta

🇹🇷 kapı

🇰🇷 문

🇸🇦 باب

🇨🇿 dveře

🇸🇰 dvere

🇨🇳 门

🇸🇮 vrata

🇮🇸 dyr

🇰🇿 есік

🇬🇪 კარი

🇦🇿 qapı

🇲🇽 puerta

Word origin

The word 'door' originates from Middle English 'dore', which is of Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'deur' and German 'Tür'. The concept of a door as an entrance or barrier has been a fundamental part of human architecture and design for centuries, evolving from simple wooden barriers to complex automatic sliding doors in modern buildings.