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door

US /dɔr/

noun Foundation · A2 Văn phòng

Definition

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please keep the door closed to reduce noise from the hallway.

Synonyms

  • entrancesomething that provides access (to get in or get out)
  • gatea movable barrier in a fence or wall

Collocations

  • Easy open the front door
    to make available or start operations regarding the front door
  • Medium knock on the office door
    to knock on the office door, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
  • Hard behind closed doors discussions
    describing behind closed doors discussions (the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on)
  • Very Hard open the door to unprecedented opportunities
    to make available or start operations regarding the door to unprecedented opportunities

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.