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Door: meaning, definitions and examples

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door

 

[ dษ”หr ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคตเคพเคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzwi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puerta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dveล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvere

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dyr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puerta

Etymology

The word 'door' originates from Middle English 'dore', which is of Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'deur' and German 'Tรผr'. 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.

See also: doorkeeper, doorman, doormat, doorway, indoor, indoors, outdoor, outdoors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #636 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.