Door

English Meaning

An opening in the wall of a house or of an apartment, by which to go in and out; an entrance way.

1. A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates.
2. A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle.
3. A doorway.
4. The room or building to which a door belongs: They live three doors down the hall.
5. A means of approach or access: looking for the door to success.
6. Slang To strike (a passing bicyclist, for example) by suddenly opening a vehicular door.
7. To serve as a doorman or doorwoman of (a nightclub, for example).
8. at (someone's) door As a charge holding someone responsible: You shouldn't lay the blame for the fiasco at her door.
9. close To refuse to allow for the possibility of: The secretary of state closed the door on future negotiations.
10. leave the door open To allow for the possibility of: Let's leave the door open for future stylistic changes.
11. show (someone) the door Informal To eject (someone) from the premises.
12. show (someone) the door Informal To terminate the employment of; fire.