n.
Pronunciation: ' do ̇ r
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra
Date: before 12th century
1 : a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened also : a similar part of a piece of furniture
2 : DOORWAY
3 : a means of access or participation : OPPORTUNITY <opens new door s > < door to success>
– door · less \ -l ə s \ adjective
– at one's door : as a charge against one as being responsible <laid the blame at our door >