Door
noun
A movable piece that covers an entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or the entrance itself.
Emma knocked on the door before entering.
Often appears as...
- knock on the door
- open the door
noun
A means of access or participation, opportunity.
His skills opened the doors to many opportunities.
Often appears as...
- open doors
- opportunity knocks at the door
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A structure where people go to present their tickets or show their membership cards before they are allowed to enter a sports stadium or theater.
The concert starts at 8:00 pm, but the doors open at 7:00 pm.
Often appears as...
- open the doors
- the doors will open at
noun
A movable piece that covers an entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or the entrance itself.
Emma knocked on the door before entering.
Often appears as...
- knock on the door
- open the door
noun
A means of access or participation, opportunity.
His skills opened the doors to many opportunities.
Often appears as...
- open doors
- opportunity knocks at the door
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A structure where people go to present their tickets or show their membership cards before they are allowed to enter a sports stadium or theater.
The concert starts at 8:00 pm, but the doors open at 7:00 pm.
Often appears as...
- open the doors
- the doors will open at
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers specifically to the physical barrier of a door, not the action of using it.
The old wooden door creaked as it opened.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Marker
Indicates privacy or boundary; knocking shows respect for privacy.
He knocked on the door to check if the meeting was over.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor Potential
Can act metaphorically as a transition point between different experiences or emotions.
Walking through the door, she left her fears behind.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers specifically to the physical barrier of a door, not the action of using it.
The old wooden door creaked as it opened.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Marker
Indicates privacy or boundary; knocking shows respect for privacy.
He knocked on the door to check if the meeting was over.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor Potential
Can act metaphorically as a transition point between different experiences or emotions.
Walking through the door, she left her fears behind.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers specifically to the physical barrier of a door, not the action of using it.
The old wooden door creaked as it opened.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Marker
Indicates privacy or boundary; knocking shows respect for privacy.
He knocked on the door to check if the meeting was over.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor Potential
Can act metaphorically as a transition point between different experiences or emotions.
Walking through the door, she left her fears behind.
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What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
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What does my headscarf...
or maybe just drop into your local refugee tutoring center. Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world
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Why is this painting so...
creating the sense of a three-dimensional picture that we can walk into. The line between the ceiling and the wall converges to the open door, further creating the perception of the painting as a physical space seen from the viewer's perspective. In this sense, the audience and the real world are the focus,
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Aphasia: The disorder...
Meanwhile, many people with aphasia remain isolated, afraid that others won't understand them or give them extra time to speak. By offering them the time and flexibility to communicate in whatever way they can, you can help open the door to language again, moving beyond the limitations of aphasia.
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A Message From Sir David...
hello i'm david attenborough i'm speaking to you from my home because like many of you i've spent much of the last year in doors away from friends family and access to the natural world it's been a challenging few months for many of us but the reaction to these extraordinary
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A brief history of...
After a while nobody remembered the real kind any more. Nobody remembered that once you said doora instead of doors and handa instead of hands. Plurals made a lot more sense now, except for a few hold-outs like children and teeth that get used so much
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Giving checkmate is...
room behind closed doors I very much wanted to go in to that room but it was forbidden for me as my parents told me you can enter once you learn how to play chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
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The art of the metaphor...
and of what we can imagine. Each door leads to some new house, and some new world that only that one handle can open. What's amazing is by making a handle, you can make a world.
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Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
are helping to save a species. All that's left to do is slide the door open.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
or maybe just drop into your local refugee tutoring center. Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
creating the sense of a three-dimensional picture that we can walk into. The line between the ceiling and the wall converges to the open door, further creating the perception of the painting as a physical space seen from the viewer's perspective. In this sense, the audience and the real world are the focus,
Video examples
Aphasia: The disorder...
Meanwhile, many people with aphasia remain isolated, afraid that others won't understand them or give them extra time to speak. By offering them the time and flexibility to communicate in whatever way they can, you can help open the door to language again, moving beyond the limitations of aphasia.
Video examples
A Message From Sir David...
hello i'm david attenborough i'm speaking to you from my home because like many of you i've spent much of the last year in doors away from friends family and access to the natural world it's been a challenging few months for many of us but the reaction to these extraordinary
Video examples
A brief history of...
After a while nobody remembered the real kind any more. Nobody remembered that once you said doora instead of doors and handa instead of hands. Plurals made a lot more sense now, except for a few hold-outs like children and teeth that get used so much
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
room behind closed doors I very much wanted to go in to that room but it was forbidden for me as my parents told me you can enter once you learn how to play chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
and of what we can imagine. Each door leads to some new house, and some new world that only that one handle can open. What's amazing is by making a handle, you can make a world.
Video examples
Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
are helping to save a species. All that's left to do is slide the door open.
Example 1 of 10
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. It had wings and kinda looked like my sister. I opened the door so some light could come into the room, and it sort of faded away. My mother said it was probably my Guardian Angel.
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Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
I believe in taking chances and living your life. Sometimes doors open and others close and you have to figure out which one you're going to take. I'm always for the one that's challenging.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I work very hard, but when God opens that door for you - when life opens that door for you, I should say - I think it's important to be giving, to return the love back.
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Garfield Sobers
Cricketer
Australia is always a place that is dear to me; it is always my second home, and I try to get there as often as I can, but it is not next door, you know.
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Jim Rohn
American Businessman
Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea.
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Gary Cahill
English Athlete
I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.
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Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Everyone is battling something emotional behind closed doors - that's life.
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Camila Morrone
Argentinian Actress
Modeling was a great door for me, for taking responsibility and traveling.
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Payal Kadakia
American Businesswoman
Having challenges in your life open doors for you.
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Tori Amos
American Musician
The pop world has really opened its doors.
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. It had wings and kinda looked like my sister. I opened the door so some light could come into the room, and it sort of faded away. My mother said it was probably my Guardian Angel.
Quote examples
Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
I believe in taking chances and living your life. Sometimes doors open and others close and you have to figure out which one you're going to take. I'm always for the one that's challenging.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
I work very hard, but when God opens that door for you - when life opens that door for you, I should say - I think it's important to be giving, to return the love back.
Quote examples
Garfield Sobers
Cricketer
Australia is always a place that is dear to me; it is always my second home, and I try to get there as often as I can, but it is not next door, you know.
Quote examples
Jim Rohn
American Businessman
Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea.
Quote examples
Gary Cahill
English Athlete
I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.
Quote examples
Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Everyone is battling something emotional behind closed doors - that's life.
Quote examples
Camila Morrone
Argentinian Actress
Modeling was a great door for me, for taking responsibility and traveling.
Quote examples
Payal Kadakia
American Businesswoman
Having challenges in your life open doors for you.
Quote examples
Tori Amos
American Musician
The pop world has really opened its doors.
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