Door

Definitions of "door"

• noun
• A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates. noun
• A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle. noun
• A doorway. noun
• The room or building to which a door belongs. noun
• A means of approach or access. noun
• To strike (a passing bicyclist, for example) by suddenly opening a vehicular door. transitive verb
• To serve as a doorman or doorwoman of (a nightclub, for example). transitive verb
• (at (someone's) door) As a charge holding someone responsible. idiom
• (close/shut) To refuse to allow for the possibility of. idiom
• (leave the door open) To allow for the possibility of. idiom
• (show (someone) the door) To eject (someone) from the premises. idiom
• (show (someone) the door) To terminate the employment of; fire. idiom
• A movable barrier of wood, metal, stone, or other material, consisting sometimes of one piece, but generally of several pieces framed together, commonly placed on hinges, for closing a passage into a building, room, or other inclosure. noun
• An opening for passage into or out of a building or any apartment of it, or any inclosure; a doorway. noun
• Hence—3. An exterior or public entrance-way, or the house or apartment to which it leads. noun
• Avenue; passage; means of approach or access, or of exit: commonly in figurative uses: as, the door of reconciliation; a door of escape. noun
• Near to; bordering on; very nearly. noun
• Hence, figuratively, quite gone; no more to be found; lost; irrelevant. noun

The word "door" in example sentences

Looks to me like the door opening leading to the garage should be raised and fitted with an 8′ model door+/- to match the kitchen.. [Cafe Americano video | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.]

(_He opens the door, starts to go through it, then stops, turns and looks at the Woman, is drawn slowly backward by his gaze and comes in closing the door_) No! WOMAN.. [Why the Chimes Rang: A Play in One Act]

KATHLEEN [_Opening door of kitchen toward the end of FRAU QUIXANO'S speech, but turning back, with her hand visible on the door_]. [The Melting-Pot]

Still he did not return, but supposing him not far off, and wanting to get to bed herself, tired as she was, she left the door unbarred and went to the stairs, after writing on the back of the door with chalk: _Mind and do the door_ (because he was a forgetful man).. [Life's Little Ironies]

At Easypet we understand and therefore offer a comfortable door to door* pet transportation service ensuring that each pet receives the individual attention it deserves.. [thinkSPAIN - The leading English Spanish website]

STANDISH _below door down_ L. TRENT, MRS. CROSBY, MISS EASTWOOD C. _above door_ L. WIL.IAM _up_ R.C. _All watch_ MASON.. [The Thirteenth Chair]

By way, too, of further proof that my imagination had awakened, the significance of that knocking at the door set something vibrating within me that most surely had never vibrated before, so that I suddenly realized with what atmosphere of mystical suggestion is the mere act of knocking surrounded -- _knocking at a door_ -- both for him who knocks, wondering what shall be revealed on opening, and for him who stands within, waiting for the summons of the knocker.. [Masterpieces of Mystery In Four Volumes Mystic-Humorous Stories]

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; _if any man hear my voice, and open the door_, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.. [Sermons on Various Important Subjects]

He then crosses up to_ L. _of the cupboard door at back centre and leans on his elbow against the wall_.) (_Enter_ DELIA _from the door_ R.). [Belinda]

She leaves the outer door open after her, and through it is seen a_ PORTER _who is carrying a Christmas Tree and a basket, which he gives to the_ MAID _who has opened the door_.) _Nora_.. [A Doll's House]

Now I'll go to him; -- but his door is opening, _the door_ from which full oft I've sallied forth drunk with excess of cheer (_He stands aside.. [The Captiva and the Mostellaria]

In Essex, bouncers, now dignified by the term door supervisors, are being given powers to hand out fixed penalty notices for drunkenness.. [So, how do the parties match up on protecting our freedom?]

May 9th, 2008 2: 14 pm ET the obama train door is still wide open and people are trickling in. [Another superdelegate for Obama]

May 8th, 2008 5: 24 pm ET the obama train door is still wide open and people are trickling in. [Obama picks up two superdelegates, gap narrowed to seven]

A Liverpool victory could open the title door for bitter rivals United to win a fourth consecutive crown - something that would nudge them past the Reds 'haul of 18 league crowns.. [Football.co.uk news feed]

A Liverpool victory could open the title door for bitter rivals United to win a fourth consecutive crown - something that would nudge them past the Reds 'haul of 18 league crowns.. [Football.co.uk news feed]