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Door: Meaning, Examples, and Common Phrases (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：entryway (Door)
Door
/dɔːr/
n.
A piece of wood, glass, etc., in a wall that you open to go into or leave a room or building.
entryway
➕
/ˈɛntriweɪ/
n.
A hinged or sliding panel that provides access to a room, building, or vehicle.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'duru', meaning a wooden barrier at an entrance.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'door' as a portal: it can lead to new rooms or new opportunities.
📖 Example
He knocked on the bright red door before entering his friend's new apartment.
He knocked on the bright red door before entering his friend's new apartment.
🔗 Collocations
front door – the main door at the entrance of a building
door handle – a device used to open or close a door
sliding door – a door that opens horizontally by sliding
🚫 Antonyms
exit (n.) – a way out of a building or room
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
In Old English, 'duru' referred to a large wooden gate. Over time, 'door' evolved to also symbolize access to new possibilities, as in the phrase 'open the door to'.
Meaning 2：opportunity (Door)
Door
/dɔːr/
n.
A way or chance to achieve something new.
opportunity
➕
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
n.
A figurative entry point or chance to achieve something new or advance in life.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Learning a new language can open the door to many exciting job opportunities abroad.
Learning a new language can open the door to many exciting job opportunities abroad.
🔗 Collocations
open a door – to create an opportunity or possibility
door to success – a path that leads to achieving success
close the door on – to eliminate an opportunity
🔄 Synonyms
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