Door
/dɔːr/
Definitions
2 meaningsA movable barrier used to open and close an entrance.
/dɔːr/
A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in a cabinet.
She opened the door and stepped inside.
💡 Simply: A door is like a gate for a room, house, or car. It's how you get in and out! Think about your bedroom door - it's a door!
👶 For kids: A door is like a gate for a house or a room. You open it to go in and out!
More Examples
The door creaked as it swung open.
Please close the door behind you.
How It's Used
"The front door was painted a vibrant blue."
"He knocked on the door."
An opportunity or chance for something to happen.
/dɔːr/
An opportunity.
This scholarship opened doors to higher education.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'door' means a chance or a good opportunity. Like, if you get a good grade, it could open the door for you to get into a great college!
👶 For kids: Sometimes a door can mean a new chance, like a surprise toy that opens a chance to play!
More Examples
The new technology opened a door to innovation.
She saw a door opening for her to start her own business.
How It's Used
"This new job opened a door to a different career path for her."
"Education can open doors for you."
Idioms & expressions
close the door on something
To prevent something from continuing or developing.
"They decided to close the door on any further negotiations."
at the door
On the verge of happening or arriving.
"Success is at the door."
out the door
Leaving a place or being sold.
"We're going to be out the door in 5 minutes!"
From Old English *dor*, *duru*, from Proto-Germanic *durą*, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰwer-* meaning 'door, doorway'.
The word 'door' has existed since Old English, and its usage is consistent throughout history, though the materials and styles of doors have evolved.
Memory tip
Imagine a swinging barrier that you go through to enter or exit a room.
Word Origin
"entrance, doorway"