door
A movable barrier used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle. It is typically made of wood, glass, or metal and is attached to a frame by hinges.
Examples
3 of 5Please close the door behind you when you leave the room.
Please close the door behind you when you leave the room.
The visitors are requested to use the main door for all deliveries.
The visitors are requested to use the main door for all deliveries.
Hey, can you get the door? I think the pizza is here!
Hey, can you get the door? I think the pizza is here!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the two 'O's in 'door' as two round door knobs you need to turn to get inside.
Quick Quiz
It is very cold outside, so please ________ the door.
Correct!
The correct answer is: close
Examples
Please close the door behind you when you leave the room.
everydayPlease close the door behind you when you leave the room.
The visitors are requested to use the main door for all deliveries.
formalThe visitors are requested to use the main door for all deliveries.
Hey, can you get the door? I think the pizza is here!
informalHey, can you get the door? I think the pizza is here!
The researcher observed that the emergency door remained unobstructed throughout the experiment.
academicThe researcher observed that the emergency door remained unobstructed throughout the experiment.
The management has decided to keep the door open for further discussions regarding the contract.
businessThe management has decided to keep the door open for further discussions regarding the contract.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
behind closed doors
behind closed doors
at death's door
at death's door
foot in the door
foot in the door
Often Confused With
A door is usually part of a building or room, while a gate is usually part of a fence or wall outside.
An entrance refers to the whole area or act of entering, while a door is specifically the physical object that moves.
Usage Notes
The word 'door' is used for physical barriers, but it is also used figuratively to describe opportunities or access to something new.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the preposition 'at' when saying 'someone is at the door.' Some may also confuse 'open' (the verb/adjective) with 'opened' (the past participle).
Memory Tip
Think of the two 'O's in 'door' as two round door knobs you need to turn to get inside.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'duru', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'threshold' or 'gate'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, it is polite to knock and wait for an answer before opening a closed door to a private room.
Quick Quiz
It is very cold outside, so please ________ the door.
Correct!
The correct answer is: close
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